Oncology Genetics Counselor

CommonSpirit Health • Tacoma, WA

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About The Position

As a Genetics Counselor, you will provide specialized guidance and compassionate support to individuals and families navigating complex genetic information, profoundly impacting their understanding and decision-making. Every day you will expertly assess genetic risks, explain inheritance patterns, interpret genetic test results, and meticulously counsel patients on implications and options, empowering them to make informed personal and medical choices. To be successful, you will demonstrate outstanding communication skills, strong analytical abilities, and an empathetic, non-directive demeanor, contributing significantly to informed consent and comprehensive family planning.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in genetic counseling required.
• Board certified (or board eligible) by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) upon hire.
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling and education to patients and their families regarding heredity cancer syndromes.
• Work closely with physicians and genetic counselors to assure patient genetic testing is appropriate and approached in such a manner that aligns with organizational values.
• Responsible for marketing the service to our cancer physicians, including education regarding risk assessment for appropriate referrals.
• Understand insurance billing for the service and options for payment or charity care for the uninsured.
• Responsible for identifying risks for genetic syndromes, explaining inheritance patterns, prognosis and testing information, and provide supportive counseling for patients
• Educate patients and the community about familial cancer, provide clear options for medical and surgical interventions and enhance quality of life for high-risk cancer patients.
• Develop written materials for the patients and providers regarding inherited cancer syndromes with predictive testing for cancer susceptibility genes.
• Serves as resource to patients, families, staff and physicians.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time