Genetic Counselor I - Cancer

City of Hope; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hope in California is seeking a Genetic Counselor to join a multidisciplinary team, providing information about genetics and cancer risk, facilitating genetic testing, and offering psychosocial support. The role supports clinical, research, and education missions and prefers bilingual Spanish speakers.

Responsibilities include collecting family histories, reviewing records, educating patients about testing implications, coordinating testing, attending case conferences, and contributing

Qualifications

• Master's level training in genetic counseling with cancer-focused coursework.
• Certification or eligibility by ABGC is expected within the role
• Licensure requirements by California Department of Public Health are expected within stated timelines

Responsibilities

• Collect detailed family histories and review medical records.
• Assess cancer susceptibility and communicate risk to patients.
• Provide pre- and post-test counseling and support.
• Coordinate genetic testing and interpretation under guidance.
• Educate patients on implications of testing and privacy considerations.
• Participate in case conferences and departmental meetings.
• Contribute to patient education materials and clinical guidelines.
• Support research and education initiatives within the division.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Family history

Informed consent

Patient education

Team collaboration

Education

Master of Science in Genetic Counseling

ABGC certification or board eligibility

Temporary CA licensure (within 3 months)

Permanent CA licensure (within 12 months)

Experience with Epic / Microsoft Office / FamGenix (preferred)

Tools

Epic

Microsoft Office

FamGenix

Job description

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. Our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

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

• Collect detailed family histories.
• Retrieve and review medical records for key affected individuals.
• Assess pedigrees and recognize cancer susceptibility syndromes.
• Use appropriate models to estimate genetic and empiric cancer risk.
• Perform 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 risk and genetic testing.
• Assists in coordination of genetic testing and participates in interpretation of test results under guidance.
• Supports patient education efforts based on established guidelines.
• Provide pre- and post-test education, counseling, psychosocial assessment, and support.
• Complete timely medical documentation as indicated for all encounters.
• Use an effective system for case management.
• Attend and present at Case Conferences.
• Attend and participate in relevant Division and Faculty meetings.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a team.
• May observe tumor boards and contribute as appropriate under supervision.

Research

• Complete and maintain required research compliance training.
• Facilitate informed consent and complete related tasks for Division research studies.
• Attend CCG research meetings as appropriate.
• Contributes to preparation and presentation of research results in partnership with senior GC/CCG faculty.
• Participate in research working groups and projects.

Education

• Fields inquiries related to genetic testing/counseling services from the public.
• Participate in the training of students (genetic counseling interns, fellows, etc.).
• Complete the Intensive Course and provide critical feedback.
• Support Educational efforts of the Division (e.g. participate in IC onsite/remote workshops, participate/moderate/ present in Working Group and/or IC update conferences, presentations to internal and/or external audiences; develop patient education materials).
• Moderate and/or present in IC update conferences.

Professional Development

• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reviewing current literature, attending meetings and workshops.
• Participate in special projects or committees within the Division and institution.
• Explore expertise in a subspecialty area and/or population (e.g. syndrome, organ, or population specific) of interest.
• Explore extramural committees, projects, or task forces (e.g. national organizations, committees, patient advocacy groups) that you may want to get involved with.

Your qualifications should include:

• Master of Science in Genetic Counseling
• No prior professional experience required beyond completion of an accredited genetic counseling training program.
• Specialized courses and clinical training in the genetics of cancer.
• American Board Genetic Counseling certification or board eligibility
• Temporary California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure within three (3) months from the date of hire
• Permanent California Department of Public Health Genetic Counseling Licensure within twelve (12) 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.