Genetic Counselor
Greensboro, NC 
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Job Description
Genetic Counselor
ID 2024-25581
Location Cone Health Cancer Center Work Location US-NC-Greensboro Division : Name Cancer Center Department : Name WLCH-CC-PRECISION HEALTH Category PATIENT CARE Position Sub-Category PATIENT CARE - OTHER Position Type Full Time (40 hours/week) Employment Type Employee Exempt/NonExempt Exempt FTE 1.00 Workforce Status Hybrid I Work Hours 40.00 Provider Schedule (specific schedule) M-F On call Required No Sub Category Patient Care - Other
Overview

The Certified Genetic Counselor I works within a team setting to provide genetic counseling services, education and support to patients and families, and serve as a reference to staff as appropriate. In collaboration with other genetic counselors, they will review family histories and determine eligibility for genetic testing to assess patients risk for a variety of inherited conditions; and provide patients and families with support in making decisions based on genetic test results.

Talent Pool: Allied Health

Responsibilities

- Provides genetic counseling services by assessing, planning and managing medical, psychological and social problems for a variety of indications.
- Works effectively within a team to help achieve patient and departmental metrics
- Seeks guidance when facing novel situations and remains receptive to input from others.
- Assists with educational opportunities to community members and healthcare professionals.
- Assists in training genetic counseling graduate students, other professional students and interested genetic counseling applicants
- Participation within Cone Heath genetic counseling community and the larger community through professional state and national organizations
- Continues to gather appropriate CEUs for certification and licensure maintenance

Qualifications

EDUCATION:
REQUIRED
Master's Degree from an ACGC accredited genetic counseling program or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED
New graduates or experience as a genetic counselor

PREFERRED
Experience as a Genetic Counselor

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY/LISTING:
REQUIRED:
American Board of Genetic Counselor (ABGC) Board eligible.


Cone Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing equal opportunity employment opportunities for applicants and employees. All employees and applicants for employment will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications, ability, and performance without regard to race, religion, age sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, ethnicity, national origin, disability, color, or as otherwise protected by law.

 

Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Master's Degree
Required Experience
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