Genetic Counselor

40000 Canyons Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

40000 Canyons Medical Group in the United States seeks a genetic counselor to join the Oncology department on day shifts. You will provide direct genetic counseling services to patients and their families, and coordinate with referring physicians.

The ideal candidate holds ABMG/ABGC certification, excels in patient education, and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to support informed medical decisions. This role offers professional growth within a dedicated clinical team.

Qualifications

• ABMG/ABGC certification required.
• Experience providing genetic counseling.
• Strong communication and education skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct genetic counseling to patients and referring physicians.
• Collaborate with oncology team and clinic staff.
• Support provider education and patient care initiatives.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication

Patient education

Education

ABMG certification

Job description

Job Description

Genetic counselors help patients understand and adapt to the medical, psychological, and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease. This includes interpreting family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence, education about genetic concepts (inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, and research), and counseling to promote informed choices and adaptation to genetic disease.

The primary focus of a genetic counselor is to provide genetic counseling to patients within their specialty. The genetic counselor will also be responsible for assisting with provider education and other clinic support. They will function within a clinical specialty team of genetic counselors and genetic counseling assistants, as well as have working relationships with the non-genetics clinical staff in their area. As more experience is gained, the genetic counselor will have opportunities to take on additional projects and seek professional development in the field.

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Job Specifics

Benefits Eligible: Yes
Shift Details: Day Shift
Department/Unit: Oncology
Essential Functions: Provides direct genetic counseling services to patients, applicable patient care specialists, and referring physicians.
Certification by the American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or the American Board