Genetic Counselor - Oncology and Prenatal

Health Here; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Health Here in Middletown, CT is seeking a Genetics Counselor to provide expert risk assessment, counseling, and testing coordination for patients and families. You will obtain detailed personal and family histories, interpret complex genetic data, explain test options and results, and support informed decision-making regarding genetic testing.

Collaborating closely with physicians, oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and primary care teams, you will help integrate genetics into overall patient

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of genetic risk assessment and counseling.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret complex genetic information clearly.
• Experience in multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Commitment to patient-centered care and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing coordination for patients and families
• Obtain detailed personal and family histories to inform risk analysis
• Interpret complex genetic data and explain test options and results to patients
• Support informed decision-making regarding genetic testing and health management
• Collaborate closely with physicians, oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and primary care teams to integrate genetics into patient care

Skills

Genetic risk assessment

Counseling & communication

Interpreting genetic data

Team collaboration

Patient-centered care

Job description

• Provide expert genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing coordination for patients and families
• Obtain detailed personal and family histories to inform risk analysis
• Interpret complex genetic data and explain test options and results to patients
• Support informed decision-making regarding genetic testing and health management
• Collaborate closely with physicians, oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and primary care teams to integrate genetics into patient care

Role: Genetics Counselor

Responsibilities

• Provide expert genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing coordination for patients and families
• Obtain detailed personal and family histories to inform risk analysis
• Interpret complex genetic data and explain test options and results to patients
• Support informed decision-making regarding genetic testing and health management
• Collaborate closely with physicians, oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and primary care teams to integrate genetics into patient care

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing procedures
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient interaction and team collaboration
• Ability to interpret complex genetic information and convey it clearly to diverse audiences
• Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams
• Commitment to patient-centered care and continuous professional development

This role offers opportunities for professional growth within a modern, community-focused healthcare environment, emphasizing collaboration and comprehensive genetic services.