Genetic Counselor

Overview

Provides genetic counseling and education to individuals with a family history of cancer. Collects and analyzes family medical history and develops statistical models for cancer risk assessment. Liaisons with physicians and clinicians to coordinate patient laboratory and diagnostic testing, including insurance authorization, test scheduling and results reporting. Maintains patient literature and educational information. Serves as a subject matter resource for and mentor to other team members relative to cancer genetic services. Works with team members to improve clinic processes and increase program volumes. Access resources available through The US Oncology Network GREAT program. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling and testing where appropriate to individuals with a personal or family history of cancer
• Collect medical and family history from patients and a variety of other sources such as medical records
• Input information into modeling systems to calculate cancer risks for individuals and families.
• Coordinate genetic testing logistics and troubleshoot when issues arise
• Review information with physicians, APPs, and clinical teams to develop treatment plans
• Provide long-term follow-up for patients as necessary
• Review external and internal referrals and help scheduling team determine priority for visits
• Maintain patient educational resources and literature
• Maintain templates for clinical documentation used across the practice
• Assist with completion of data analysis of genetics program
• Assist with developing processes to accurately track genetic counseling services and revenue
• Assist with growth of genetics services within the practice and participate in outreach activities in the community
• Build strong collaborative relationships within the practice and community
• Mentor staff to ensure exceptional patient care
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to patients, medical staff, finances, and other applicable privacy regulations
  
  

Qualifications

Masters degree in Medical Genetics/Counseling including clinical experience from an accredited genetics counseling training program. Minimum two years as a practicing genetics counselor preferred, oncology experience preferred. Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetics Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Requires vision and hearing corrected to normal ranges.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requires potential for exposure to communicable diseases, medical preparations, and other conditions common to an oncology/hematology clinic environment. Frequent interaction with patients and their families, clinicians, and community support organizations. Work may require minimal travel approximately 10% of the work week. Work location is Roanoke, VA and/or a hybrid work schedule. Work may require some travel by automobile within the service area.