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The Genetic Counselor will provide cancer genetic counseling following established genetic counseling practice guidelines in a variety of clinical locations in support of Cedars-Sinai Cancer. This role is hybrid and averages 3 days per week remote and 2 days per week in person.Why work here?Beyond an outstanding benefit package and competitive salaries, we take pride in hiring the best, most committed employees. Our staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a multifaceted, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of care we strive for.What will you be doing:Responsible for analyzing the intake information and determining if appropriate appointments have been scheduled.
Assesses recurrence risks and recommends medical or genetic testing based upon analysis of risk, benefit and cost.
Ensures proper completion of counseling paperwork.
Interacts and communicates regularly with the medical geneticist(s).
Responsible for the communication of both normal and abnormal results and coordinating appropriate follow-up with medical geneticist.
May provide case management for complex genetic cases, including coordinating medical recommendations, testing, and ongoing counseling.
Provides crisis intervention and psychosocial counseling regarding genetic conditions; makes referrals for ongoing care and support.
Acts as consultant to referring physicians regarding highly specialized genetic information pertinent to the management of their patients.
Participates in regular staff meetings; works to establish her/himself as a team member, providing coverage for colleagues as necessary.
Provides genetic counseling in accordance w/applicable standards of professional care, e.g., compliance with GDB/AFP Program regulations. Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
Attends continuous education courses, attends meetings, and reviews medical literature. Stays current in GC field.
Requirements:Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling.
ABGC eligible or certified (or equivalent). Expected to obtain ABGC/ABMG certification.
Experience:Open to new graduates with zero to two (0-2) years experience in genetic counseling.
Ability to work independently. Demonstrates refined analytic and diagnostic reasoning skills. Ability to clearly explain complex medical information in both verbal and written form.
Demonstrates organizational, communication and interpersonal skills. Computer experience preferred. Bilingual skills a plus.
Grow your career at Cedars-Sinai!Cedars-Sinai is a nonprofit academic healthcare organization serving the diverse Los Angeles community and beyond. We are one of the leading institutes for competitive research funding from the National Institutes of Health. As an international leader in biomedical research, we translate discoveries into successful treatments with global impact. Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research with discoveries occurring in 26 departments and institutes that encompass the full spectrum of medicine#JobsWorking Title: Genetic Counselor IDepartment: Cancer InstituteBusiness Entity: Academic / ResearchJob Category: ,Pathology/Lab,Pathology/LabJob Specialty: Medical GeneticsPosition Type: Full-timeShift Length: 8 hour shiftShift Type: DayCedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
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