Genetics Counselor - Oncology

Essential Job Functions: Gathers family and medical history and provides counsel to patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects. Discusses benefits and limitations of genetic testing options. Obtains informed consent and interested patients. Documents in patient charts and develops follow-up recommendations for patient; documents case and maintains appropriate records, ensuring confidentiality. Assists families and understanding genetic disorders in their families, probable course of the disorder, available management strategies, medical recommendations from the geneticist and recurrence risks. Develops and presents educational and related programs as appropriate. Coordinates and supports the execution of research of protocol as needed, including recruitment and assessment of research subjects, provision of patient advice and support, and maintenance of research records. Performs associated administrative or clerical tasks, which may include special projects, correspondence, and program funding activities. Provides patient care/counseling to all patients of childbearing age. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Licensing/Certification Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC), American Board of Genetic Counseling (required) Education Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or directly equivalent discipline (required) Work Experience 2 years of experience working in a same or similar position (required) TrainingEPIC Electronic Health Record (preferred) Language Patient Population Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.