Genetic Counselor - Breast Surgical Oncology - FT - Days - MPG - Hollywood

Memorial Healthcare

21d • Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor provides genetic counseling to patients diagnosed with or with a family history of adult-onset cancer and coordinates program services. The role provides counseling and education to patients and families, gathers and interprets relevant medical and family information, coordinates testing and results communication, and develops personalized counseling plans. The position requires critical thinking, decisive judgment, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and the ability to take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling.
• One year of experience in pediatric or general genetic counseling; rotations and/or internships will be considered.
• Obtain Certified Genetics Counselor (CGC) certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) within 12 months of employment.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling and education to patients and their families.
• Identify and provide referrals for testing, treatment, support, and advocacy.
• Research, maintain, and apply knowledge of trends and developments in genetic disease research, testing, and treatment.
• Collect, review, and interpret family and medical histories, medical records, test results, and other relevant information.
• Coordinate testing and communicate results to the referring healthcare provider.
• Develop genetic counseling plans that include risk assessment, referrals, education, life-planning options, and treatment options.
• Coordinate program services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time