Genetic Counselor – Oncology Position Available In Fulton, Georgia
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Job Description
Description:
JOB PURPOSE
Provides genetic counseling, test coordination, and follow-up for patients in the Piedmont Cancer Genetics Program. Supports referring providers and provides cancer genetics education and outreach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Supports Piedmont Cancer Genetics Program in role of genetic counselor. Provides pre-test and post-test genetic counseling and risk-assessment, identifies candidates for referral/testing, facilitates informed consent, coordinates genetic testing, and interprets/communicates genetic test results and relevant medical management guidelines. 2. Completes other related tasks, including timely medical documentation, pedigree creation/editing, psychosocial assessment/support, testing lab communication, insurance authorization (as needed), and facilitation of cascade testing for family members (as appropriate). 3. Provides genetics education, support, and outreach for patients, healthcare providers, and staff. 4. Attends and actively participates in tumor boards. 5. Coordinates relevant patient care with other disciplines, including navigation, social work, referring providers, and specialists. 6. Engages in other program activities, including but not limited to quality improvement projects, multidisciplinary conferences, and student supervision. 7. Participates in continuing education activities and stays current with developments and best practices in cancer genetics & genomics.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED
Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC or ABMG accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABGC or the ABMG required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW
Board Certification (or Board Eligible) in Genetic Counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Active Genetic Counselor License (Full or Temporary) for the State of Georgia required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Work experience in oncology/cancer genetic counseling preferred. Strong communication skills. Skilled in use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and associated software programs. Experience with Epic and Progeny software preferred.
