Genetic Counselor

SupportFinity™; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 111,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO

401k with company contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Free Parking

Job summary

Minnesota Oncology is seeking a Genetics Counselor to provide counseling for individuals with a family history of cancer and to develop risk assessments using genetic data. You will collaborate with physicians and clinicians to coordinate testing and reporting of results.

Experience in oncology genetics and board certification (or eligibility) is preferred. This role emphasizes patient education, follow-up care, and participation in cancer genetics research within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling with clinical experience from an accredited program.
• Minimum five years as a practicing genetics counselor preferred, oncology experience preferred.
• Board certified (or eligibility) from ABGC or ABMG.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer and explain risk factors and inheritance.
• Collect medical and family history from patients via interviews, records, and clinicians.
• Develop detailed models to analyze inheritance patterns and report cancer risks.
• Coordinate genetic testing, obtain insurance authorizations and referrals.
• Provide long-term follow-up and assist in patient referrals.
• Maintain patient education resources and participate in community outreach.
• Recruit patients for cancer genetics research studies and obtain informed consent.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Patient communication

Educational material development

Data modeling

Education

Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling

Job description

MINNESOTA ONCOLOGY

Are you ready to take the next step in your professional journey? At Minnesota Oncology, we believe that our people are our greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We are constantly on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate, driven, and eager to make a difference.

Why Work for Us?

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes -

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage
• 401k plan with company contribution
• Wellness program that rewards you practicing a healthy lifestyle
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and Discount Program to some of your favorite retailers
• Free Parking
• Career Growth and Development
• Supportive Team and Resources

Scope

Provides genetics counseling and education to individuals with a family history of cancer. Collects and analyzes family medical history and develops statistical models for cancer risk assessment. Liaisons with physicians and clinicians to coordinate patient laboratory and diagnostic testing, including insurance authorization, test scheduling and results reporting. Maintains patient literature and educational information. Assists with clinical research studies as they pertain to cancer genetics. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provides genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer, including information pertaining to risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance.
• Collects medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, telephone screenings, medical records review and conferring with clinicians.
• Develops detailed 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.
• Coordinates genetic testing, including obtaining insurance authorizations and physician referrals. Schedules laboratory and related diagnostic testing. Reviews information with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians and participates in the development of treatment plans as appropriate.
• Provides long term follow up of patients as necessary and assists in patient referral process.
• Maintains patient educational resources and literature. May prepare and present information to community groups.
• Liaisons with patients participating in cancer genetics research studies. Recruits patients for participation in trials, obtains informed consent, collects participant medical history etc.

Salary Level

$80,000 - $111,000 annually

Qualifications

Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program. Minimum five years as a practicing genetics counselor preferred, oncology experience preferred. Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetics Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires potential for exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Frequent interaction with patients and their families, clinicians and community support organizations. Work may require some travel by automobile within the service area.

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.