Lead - Genetic Counselor HonorHealth Cancer Care Deer Valley

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Genetic Counselor assists in the overall coordination of the genetics program. This role supports the development of orientation materials and onboarding for new hires. The position will assist with the management of genetic counseling appointments to ensure optimized scheduling across the genetics program. The lead position will support initiatives to grow the program via in-person patient visits as well as by leveraging technology. In addition, the lead position will assist with program oversight by leading and participating in meetings that support the genetics program. The lead will serve as the central point of contact to the genetics staff, facilitating collaboration among all team members and ensuring supportive care for patients receiving genetic counseling services. The lead will demonstrate commitment to quality patient care, implement creative ways to meet diverse patient needs and ensure best practices. Able to develop collaborative relationships internally and externally. The position provides cancer genetic and psychosocial counseling to patients; serves as an educator, consultant, and researcher in cancer genetic programs. Discuss genetic testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients to assist them in making informed decisions. Collaborate with other local and national cancer genetics programs and appropriate health care professionals to gain new insights, which enhance the services provided at the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program. Supervise genetic counseling students. Market and promote the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program. Attend Interdisciplinary Breast, Pancreatic, and General Tumor Board conferences on all five campuses of Honor Health as needed.

Requirements

Masters in Genetic Counseling Required
ASHG/ABGC certified or board eligible Required

Nice To Haves

1 year Oncology genetic counseling.
2 years Genetic Counseling

Responsibilities

Assists in the overall coordination of the genetics program.
Supports the development of orientation materials and onboarding for new hires.
Assists with management of genetic counseling appointments to ensure scheduling is optimized across the genetics program.
Supports initiatives to grow the program via in person patient visits as well as by leveraging technology.
Assists with the program oversight in regard to leading and participating in meetings that support the genetics program.
Serves as the central point of contact to the genetics staff, facilitating collaboration among all team members and ensuring supportive care for patient receiving genetic counseling services.
Demonstrates commitment to quality patient care, implements creative ways to meet diverse patient needs and ensures best practices.
Develops collaborative relationships internally and externally.
Provides cancer genetic and psychosocial counseling to patients.
Serves as an educator, consultant and researcher in cancer genetic programs.
Discusses genetic testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients to assist them in making informed decisions.
Collaborates with other local and national cancer genetics programs and appropriate health care professionals to gain new insights, which enhance the services provided at the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program.
Supervises genetic counseling students.
Markets and promotes the Cancer Genetic Risk Assessment and Cancer Prevention Program.
Attends Interdisciplinary Breast, Pancreatic, and General Tumor Board conferences on all five campuses of Honor Health as needed.
Fulfills all job accountabilities of the Genetic Counselor job description.
Applies critical thinking to assess, plan, and implement day to day operations and communicates updates to team members.
Delegates team member duties in relation to patient needs, and manages evolving demands from team members, physicians, technology, and scheduling.
Collaborates with multiple disciplines to provide patient care and achieve desired patient outcomes effectively and efficiently.
Serves as a resource to others, including staff, patients, family members, caregivers, and physicians.
Facilitates inter/intra departmental communications and promotes problem solving.