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Genetic Counselor
Come work with the best~
Denver, CO
Job Description
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, Colorado’s largest and most comprehensive provider of cancer care has an exciting opportunity for a Genetics Counselor in Denver.
Join a dynamic team of three genetic counselors and a senior data coordinator.
Scope:
Provide genetic counseling and education to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer. Collect and analyze family medical history information and utilizes statistical models to complete cancer risk assessments. Liaison with physicians and clinicians to coordinate patient testing, conducting both pre and post-test counseling. Develop patient support and educational materials. Participate in community educational activities. Assist with clinical research studies as they pertain to cancer genetics. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Provide genetic counseling to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer, including information pertaining to hereditary risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance.
Collect medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, telephone screenings, medical records review and conferring with clinicians.
Utilize computerized models analyzing inheritance patterns to calculate and report cancer risks for individuals and families. From models, identifies at risk individuals that may benefit from genetic screening, testing and/or counseling.
Coordinate genetic testing. Review information with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians and participates in the development of treatment plans as appropriate.
Provide long term follow up of patients as necessary and assists in patient referral process.
Develop patient support and educational materials. May prepare and present information to community groups.
Liaison with patients participating in cancer genetics research studies. Recruit patients for participation in trials, obtains informed consent, collects participant medical history etc.
Requirements:
Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program.
Three years’ experience as a practicing oncology genetic counselor preferred. However, new graduations are encouraged to apply.
Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetics Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, continuing education benefits. We also offer the opportunity for professional growth on a local and national level with presentation and leadership opportunities.
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology network is an equal opportunity employer
minority/female/disability/vets
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Join a dynamic team of three genetic counselors and a senior data coordinator.
Scope:
Provide genetic counseling and education to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer. Collect and analyze family medical history information and utilizes statistical models to complete cancer risk assessments. Liaison with physicians and clinicians to coordinate patient testing, conducting both pre and post-test counseling. Develop patient support and educational materials. Participate in community educational activities. Assist with clinical research studies as they pertain to cancer genetics. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities:
Provide genetic counseling to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer, including information pertaining to hereditary risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance.
Collect medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, telephone screenings, medical records review and conferring with clinicians.
Utilize computerized models analyzing inheritance patterns to calculate and report cancer risks for individuals and families. From models, identifies at risk individuals that may benefit from genetic screening, testing and/or counseling.
Coordinate genetic testing. Review information with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians and participates in the development of treatment plans as appropriate.
Provide long term follow up of patients as necessary and assists in patient referral process.
Develop patient support and educational materials. May prepare and present information to community groups.
Liaison with patients participating in cancer genetics research studies. Recruit patients for participation in trials, obtains informed consent, collects participant medical history etc.
Requirements:
Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program.
Three years’ experience as a practicing oncology genetic counselor preferred. However, new graduations are encouraged to apply.
Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetics Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.
Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers offers a competitive salary and benefits package which includes, but is not limited to, continuing education benefits. We also offer the opportunity for professional growth on a local and national level with presentation and leadership opportunities.
All candidates are required to pass a drug screening and background check prior to hire.
The US Oncology network is an equal opportunity employer
minority/female/disability/vets
The US Oncology Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
Job Summary
Company
Start Date
10/19/2015
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Hours per Week
40
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
8-5
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
Open
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