Hybrid Genetics Counselor — Cancer Genetics

Duke Clinical Research Institute; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Health is seeking a Genetics Counselor for the Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics team in Durham, NC. You will work within a hybrid environment, providing genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing support for individuals and families with ongoing guidance from medical geneticists.

Responsibilities include collecting medical histories, interpreting pedigrees, discussing diagnoses and reproductive options, coordinating clinics, and mentoring graduate students.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC-accredited program.
• Board Certification or eligible by the ABGC.
• ABGC-accredited Genetic Counseling program knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Gather and review medical records for clinic visits.
• Build family pedigrees and medical histories.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patients.
• Explain genetic diagnoses, inheritance patterns and recurrence risks.
• Counsel about reproductive options and prenatal testing.
• Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letters.
• Coordinate scheduling of general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
• Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students.
• Advise patient groups and community outreach organizations.
• Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Psychological counseling

Ability to work under stress

Education

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

Job description

Duke Health is seeking a Genetics Counselor for the Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics team in Durham, NC. You will work within a hybrid environment, providing genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing support for individuals and families with ongoing guidance from medical geneticists.

Responsibilities include collecting medical histories, interpreting pedigrees, discussing diagnoses and reproductive options, coordinating clinics, and mentoring graduate students.