Genetic Counselor - Cancer

City of Hope; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in Irvine seeks a genetic counselor to provide information on cancer risk, facilitate testing, and offer psychosocial support. You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to clinical, research, and education efforts. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

You will collect detailed family histories, assess pedigrees, explain testing options, and help with risk communication and post‑test counseling, coordinating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling with ABGC board certification or MSN/MN with APRN license.
• Two or more years of experience in genetic counseling, including cancer genetics.
• Currently possess or can obtain California licensure/certification with a six‑month plan.
• Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office and FamGenix preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect detailed family histories from both maternal and paternal lines.
• Review medical records for key affected individuals and pedigrees.
• Explain risk and testing options; discuss benefits, privacy and consent.
• Provide post‑test education, counseling and ongoing support.
• Participate in case conferences and field inquiries about testing.
• Assist clinicians with documentation and coordination of care.

Skills

Genetic counseling experience

Cancer genetics

Education

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling with ABGC board certification or MSN/MN and APRN license

California Genetic Counseling Licensure/Certification or national certification with ability to obtain permanent CA licensure within six months

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

FamGenix

Job description

City of Hope Orange County is transforming cancer treatment by bringing world-class expertise and specialized care closer to home.

Supported by a regional network of care, our 11-acre academic cancer campus in Irvine is home to City of Hope Orange County Lennar Foundation Cancer Center, our outpatient cancer center, and Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital.

With the opening of the new hospital (in late 2025), the full continuum of advanced cancer care—from prevention through survivorship is now available in Orange County for the first time, eliminating the need to travel for lifesaving treatment. Seamlessly connected to our outpatient cancer center, the new clinical research hospital features 73 inpatient beds, advanced surgical suites, groundbreaking clinical trials, and holistic services such as rehabilitative therapy and spiritual care. This isn’t standard cancer care. This is lifesaving cancer care. This is Hope.

Position Summary

As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide information to individuals and families about genetics and cancer risk, facilitate genetic testing, and provide psychosocial support to cope with cancer risk. Contributes value to each of the CCG domains (clinical, research, and education). Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

As a successful candidate, you will:

Clinical

• Collection of detailed family histories (both maternal and paternal).
• Retrieval and review of medical records for key affected individuals.
• Pedigree assessment and recognition of cancer/cardiovascular susceptibility syndromes.
• Use appropriate models to estimate genetic and empiric cancer/cardiovascular risk.
• Assist with informed consent discussion, including benefits of genetic knowledge and family risk communication, privacy, confidentiality, and discrimination issues.
• Educate patients about the medical and psychosocial implications of cancer/cardiovascular risk and genetic testing.
• Advise and assist the attending physician regarding selection of laboratory, coordination of testing and interpretation of test results.
• At the direction of the attending physician, provide patient education regarding risk–appropriate medical management and screening options.
• Assist the attending physician with psychosocial assessment.
• Provide post-test education, counseling, and support.
• Dictate medical consultation reports for counselor-only appointments and for post-visit results disclosures.
• Moderate and participate in case conferencing
• Field inquiries related to genetic testing/counseling services from patients and the public
• Participate in the training of students (genetic counseling interns, fellows)

Research

• Complete required research compliance training to be able to participate in research collaborations
• Train for and facilitate informed consent for CCG Research Registry
• Data collection and entry for CCG Research Registry
• Participate in CCG research meetings

Education

• Complete and provide critical feedback on Intensive Course (IC)
• Participate in IC onsite workshops
• Participate in weekly IC update conferences

Your qualifications should include:

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling with ABGC board certification or MSN/MN and APRN license
• Two (2) or more years of experience in genetic counseling (or has demonstrated equivalent mastery), one (1) or more years of experience in cancer genetic counseling specialty.
• Specialized courses and clinical training in the genetics of cancer.
• Currently possess a permanent California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure/Certification or equivalent for nursing candidates; or, currently possess a nationally-recognized Accreditation/Licensure/Certification in Genetic Counseling with the ability to obtain a permanent California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure/Certification within six (6) months from the date of hire
• Experience with Epic, Microsoft Office and FamGenix (preferred)

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer

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