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Interested candidates should apply online: https://centrahealthcareers.ttcportals.com/jobs/7829645-genetic-counselor

Partnering with you to live your best life. At Centra, we want to listen carefully and get to know you well. We want to understand your hopes, goals and dreams. We want to do our part so you can be your very best - as you define it. This remains true whether you are a patient, a Centra Caregiver, or a member of the communities we serve. As a candidate considering employment with our organization, we want you to understand that it is our mission to help partner with you throughout each stage of your career.

From the latest cancer-fighting technology to a beautiful state-of-the-art facility and services, Centra offers excellent outpatient cancer care for patients and their families throughout Central Virginia at the Centra Alan B. Pearson Regional Cancer Center. The genetic counselor will join our team of physicians and advanced practice providers in Lynchburg, VA.

DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITES:
- Provide cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling services to individuals with a suspected inherited predisposition to cancer
- Reviews available genetic testing options with the patient/family.
- Coordinate genetic testing for at risk individuals and provide appropriate pre-test and post-result counseling.
- Member of a health care team and acts as a patient advocate as well as a genetic resource to physicians.
- The Oncology genetic counselor provides psychosocial support and advocacy for patients.
- Develop and implement educational programs on genetics and hereditary cancer to health care providers and the community.
- Assist with ethical, legal, and social issues regarding genetic information and testing

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Education: Master’s level genetic counseling degree from an accredited training program by the Accreditation Counsel for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)
- Certification: ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) board certification OR board eligible
- Licensure: Ability to obtain Virginia licensure within 1 year
- Experience: Previous experience in cardiology preferred, but not required
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills