Genetics Counselor
About The Position
This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities. The Genetics Counselor is responsible for evaluating and counseling individuals and families regarding cancer risk and risk management, including those at risk of hereditary disease. Assists with the collection of all program data and design of clinical trials as necessary. The Genetics Counselor will provide and report to the supervisor genetic expert content on accreditation by government, professional agencies and financial reimbursement requirements in support of genetic program initiatives.
Requirements
- Completion of training in formal Genetic Counseling program
- Master’s degree
- American Board of Genetics Counseling/Licensed Genetic Counselor within 9 months of hire
- Genetic Counselor license from the CDPH
- New graduate must have a temporary license assigned from the CDPH
Nice To Haves
- 1 Year experience in cancer genetics counseling preferred
- Previous experience in counseling and testing genetic risk
- Knowledge of billing and reconciliation of insurance process and payment
Responsibilities
- Collects family histories, constructs accurate pedigrees, and coordinates lab draws for testing
- Performs Pedigree assessment and recognition of cancer susceptibility syndromes (risk analysis calculations)
- Completes post-test counseling, risk management, including review of medical management options
- Successfully evaluates and counsels individuals and families regarding end to end cancer treatment plan and risk assessment.
- Provides information and supports patients and their families who are concerned with risk of inherited conditions specifically relating to cancer risk.
- Advises of pedigree and/or testing outcome of hereditary disease in partnership with physician
- Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Ability to be at work and be on time.
- Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives
Benefits
- high quality health insurance plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
