Senior Genetic Counselor

Trinity Health • Columbus, OH

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About The Position

Mount Carmel Health System is seeking a Cancer-focused Genetic Counselor to add to our Cancer Genetics team of one Licensed Genetic Counselor and one board-certified Medical Geneticists. The Genetic Counselor, in collaboration with the Medical Director, provides genetic risk evaluation to patients, their at risk relatives, and concerned consumers; creates and promotes identification strategies utilizing a multidisciplinary team approach; develops education and screening programs promoting emotional and physical wellness; and coordinates and participates in research protocols.

Requirements

• Education: MS in Molecular Genetics, Human Genetics or Genetic Counseling.
• Certification: Must be ABGC or ABMG Board certified or eligible (Ohio Licensure will be required)
• Experience: Two or more years of expertise in patient/family counseling, risk assessment, testing protocols and program development.
• Will consider all levels of genetic counseling experience, including new graduates.

Responsibilities

• Independently provides genetic counseling to patients at risk for an inherited cancer predisposition syndrome and/or patients at risk for cancer based on personal/family history.
• Obtains comprehensive personal and family health histories.
• Facilitates genetic testing as appropriate.
• Counsels patients and families on testing results, if applicable, and further follow-up care.
• Collaborates with referring physician and medical director on recommended changes in medical management as needed.
• Participates in the coordination of assigned research studies and assists in grant writing.
• Provides genetics education to other healthcare professionals.
• Supervises students in Genetic Counseling training programs.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one
• Generous paid time off programs
• Employee recognition incentive program
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement
• Relocation assistance (geographic restrictions apply)
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing
• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental, and vision with coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement savings account with employer match starting on day one.
• Generous paid time off programs.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Tuition/professional development reimbursement starting on day one.
• Relocation assistance (geographic and position restrictions apply).
• Discounted tuition and enrollment opportunities at the Mount Carmel College of Nursing.
• Employee Referral Rewards program.
• Mount Carmel offers DailyPay - if you’re hired as an eligible colleague, you’ll be able to see how much you’ve made every day and transfer your money any time before payday. You deserve to get paid every day!
• Opportunity to join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Colleague Resource Groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level