Remote Regional Genetic Counselor & Program Lead

US Oncology Inc.; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Oncology is recruiting a Remote Regional Genetic Program Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will reside in Dallas, Texas, and will travel frequently to assigned clinics across the region to support multiple service delivery models with high-quality cancer genetics care.

This role reports to the GREAT Program Director and collaborates with other GREAT Coordinators and the Clinical Services Team.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program.
• Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.
• No experience required. Minimum three (3) years as a practicing genetic-counselor is preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
• Knowledge of hereditary cancer risk assessment programs (example: Tyrer Cuzick) and pedigree drawing software (e.g. CRA Health or Progeny) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the GREAT Program in assigned region (50% of time)
• Responsible for managing and mentoring GREAT providers in their region to ensure quality genetics care.
• Facilitate advanced hereditary cancer training and education to Texas Oncology APPs and physicians, including, didactic sessions and preceptorship during genetics appointments.
• Provide operational onboarding and education to clinic sites with a GREAT-trained provider.
• Ongoing support of GREAT providers with complex cases, and in staying up to date on important clinical changes.
• Collaborate with regional clinicians and staff to create efficient and effective workflows for genetic evaluation and testing.
• Liaise with genetic testing laboratories to assist with dissemination of important information and updates to sites.
• Completes annual chart reviews to monitor GREAT Program providers and offer education and improvement recommendations as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction to the overall provision of genetic counseling services to ensure the delivery of high-quality services and programming. Ensure proper genetic counseling coverage within the region.
• Monitors responses and communications to site of service-initiated concerns ensuring professional and timely follow up.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Communication skills

Education

Masters Degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling

Board certification eligibility (ABGC/ABMG)

Tools

Pedigree drawing software (CRA Health/Progeny)

Job description

Texas Oncology is recruiting a Remote Regional Genetic Program Counselor to join our team. The ideal candidate will reside in Dallas, Texas, and will travel frequently to assigned clinics across the region to support multiple service delivery models with high-quality cancer genetics care.

This role reports to the GREAT Program Director and collaborates with other GREAT Coordinators and the Clinical Services Team.