Genetic Counselor - WCMC Cancer Program - Full-time - 8 Hour - Days

John Muir Health; Walnut Creek (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

John Muir Health's Cancer Institute seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide information and support to families affected by familial cancers, assess risk, interpret inheritance patterns, and review options with families. The role also involves counseling, advocacy, education, and coordinating with other counselors, while handling administrative functions of the Cancer Genetics Counseling service.

Requirements include Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling, California GC license, ABGC certification

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling is required.
• California GC license required; ABGC certification or board eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Identify families at risk and assess inheritance patterns.
• Interpret disorder information and counsel families.
• Provide supportive counseling and advocate for patients.
• Coordinate referrals to community/state services as indicated.
• Educate healthcare professionals and the public about cancer genetics.
• Assist in managing the flow of patients in the Genetic Counseling service.

Education

Master's Degree - Genetic Counseling

Job description

Job Description:

The John Muir Cancer Institute Genetic Counselor provides information and support to families who have members affected with familial cancers, are themselves affected with familial cancers or who may be at risk for familial cancer. The Genetic Counselor identifies families at risk, investigates the problem or disease present in the family, interprets information about the disorder, and analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence and reviews available options with the family. The Genetic Counselor also provides supportive counseling to families, serves as a patient advocate, and refers individuals and families to community and state supportive services when indicated. The Genetic Counselor serves as an educator and resource person for other health care professionals and for the general public. The Genetic Counselor is accountable for administrative functions of the Cancer Genetics Counseling service as they pertain to thier own patients. In partnership with other Genetic Counselors and the Genetic Counseling Clerk, the Genetic Counselor assists in managing the flow of patients through the Genetic Counseling service.

Education:

• Master's Degree - Genetic Counseling Required

Certifications/Licensures:

• GC Genetic Counselor License - California Department of Public Health Required and
• Genetic Counselor certification - ABGC American Board of Genetic Counseling, Inc. Required or Board Eligible

* If an employee does not pass the ABGC boards exam then their employment at JMH will discontinue.

Work Shift:

08.0 - 08:00 - 16:30 No Waive (United States of America)

Pay Range:

$58.23 - $87.34Hourly

Offer amounts are based on demonstrated/relevant experience and/or licensure. Pay will be adjusted to the local market if hired outside of the Bay Area.

Note: Positions at JMH which are exempt (not eligible for overtime) under the level of Manager are listed as hourly for compensation purposes on this posting. The work shift will contain the word 'exempt' on it.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40