Genetic Counselor Precision Medicine

Genetic Counselor Precision Medicine

About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope's uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope's growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment services with coordination of genetic testing when appropriate. The Genetic Counselor communicates effectively with patients, clinicians, employees, and external organizations. Participates in genetics meetings and multidisciplinary tumor boards, acts as an internal and external resource on cancer genetics and contributes to the overall achievement of departmental goals.

The successful candidate:

Genetic counseling and risk assessment

• Perform pre-consult reviews of patient medical and family history information
• Contract with patients to outline topics for review and session expectations
• Construct comprehensive pedigrees using interviewing skills to elicit appropriate information for cancer genetics risk assessment
• Provide risk assessment including mutation probabilities and cancer risks based on statistical, clinical and empiric data
• Educate patients about general genetics concepts, inheritance patterns, genetic testing, and hereditary cancer syndromes (including related risks and medical management guidelines)
• Evaluate patients' readiness for genetic testing with psychosocial assessments
• Coordinate and select appropriate genetic testing based on national, syndrome-specific, and consensus guidelines
• Obtain informed consent for genetic testing
• Utilize culturally sensitive and non-directive interviewing and genetic counseling techniques to promote patient autonomy and decision-making
• Demonstrate and apply knowledge of psychosocial, ethical, financial, and legal issues during genetics consults
• Provide post-test education, counseling and support.

Communication and Documentation

• Accurately interpret and clearly communicate genetic test results to patients and clinicians in a timely manner
• Document genetic counseling and testing information in the electronic medical record and in written communications with patients
• Act as a liaison between patients, clinicians, genetic testing laboratories and insurance companies
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders (should this term be updated to employees or colleagues?) within and clinicians/employees/departments outside genetics/precision medicine

Education

• Obtain genetics continuing education credits in accordance and in compliance with the American Board of Genetic Counseling, National Standards (NAPBC), and relevant genetic counseling licensure laws
• Provide verbal and written cancer genetics education to clinicians, employees, internal and external groups
• Review and apply cancer genetics medical literature and national care guidelines/standards of care
• Participate in the training of genetic counseling students

Internal Meetings, Operations and Research

• Attend multidisciplinary tumor boards, provide input on cases and act as a resource on cancer genetics
• Moderate and participate in case conferences
• Attend genetics team meetings and contribute towards the achievement of departmental goals
• Complete required research compliance training to be able to participate in research collaborations

Job Qualifications

• Master's degree in genetic counseling/medical genetics from a program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Genetic Counseling
• American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified (preferred) or Eligible
• Licensed or eligible to obtain genetic counseling licensure in Georgia, Illinois and other states as needed/current licensure in multiple states preferred
• Genetic counseling license in good standing with all currently or previously licensed states
• Clinical experience in cancer genetics preferred, new graduates will be considered
• Experience with telehealth service delivery model for genetics consults
• Interest/experience in clinical research a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team
• Experience/proficiency with EMR (EPIC preferred), pedigree (FamGenix preferred) and risk assessment models

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information

City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.