Lead - Genetic Counselor HonorHealth Cancer Care Deer Valley

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Deer Valley Medical Office Building - 19646 N 27th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85027

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JOB SUMMARY

The Lead Genetic counselor assists in the overall coordination of the genetics program. The lead will support the development of orientation materials and the onboarding for new hires. This position will assist with management of genetic counseling appointments to ensure scheduling is optimized 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 the program oversight in regard to 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 patient 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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.

EDUCATION

Masters in Genetic Counseling Required

EXPERIENCE 1

year Oncology genetic counseling. Preferred 2 years Genetic Counseling Preferred

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS ASHG/ABGC

certified or board eligible Required We're all in for your career. Expert care from experts who care. At HonorHealth, you'll find something special. Our culture is built on warmth and neighborly kindness, but behind every smile is a highly skilled professional with deep expertise and unwavering dedication. We're delivering a healthcare experience that simply feels better through:

• Nine acute-care hospitals
• Over 200 primary, specialty and urgent care centers
• More than 17,000 team members and 4,000 medical staff Since 1927, we've been focused on doing what matters most — caring for people and communities across the greater Phoenix area.

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