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Genetic Counselor, Oncology, Sentara Medical Group
Interested candidates should apply online: https://jobs.brassring.
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Sentara is currently hiring a Genetic Counselor. This is a Full Time position with day shift hours and great benefits! Position is located in Charlottesville, VA.
Provides genetic counseling services to patients and their family members under the direct supervision of the Physician. Serves as a consultant for the Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counselor Program to Sentara Physicians, peers, and geneticists regarding highly specialized genetic testing and follow-up within Sentara Medical Group, as well as other participating Sentara divisions. Serves as a liaison between Administration, Clinical Staff, and Laboratory. Functions as part of a multidisciplinary team focused on the medical specialty of cancer genetics with additional clinical management, administrative, and/or research responsibilities. Provides leadership and education to patients, family members, Physicians, other health care providers and administrative staff. Works with Physicians and other clinical staff in teaching and community outreach efforts around the genetic aspects of hereditary cancer syndromes. Participates in program development opportunities within local and regional communities.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters degree in Human Genetics and/or Genetics Counseling required. ABMG or ABGC required within 1 year of hire.
- Preferred previous genetic counseling experience
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Genetic Counselor, Oncology; Centra’s Pearson Cancer Center
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