Precision Medicine Genetic Counselor
City of Hope
Job posting number: #7232401 (Ref:JR-13257)
Posted: April 18, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $31.89 - $52.55 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Precision Medicine Genetic Counselor
Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. 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, andtreatment facilitiesin Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.
The successful candidate:
City of Hope, a renowned cancer research and treatment center, is seeking a Remote Adult Cancer Genetic Counselor to join our dynamic team to provide care for our Chicago, Atlanta and Phoenix sites. As a pioneer in genetic counseling services, City of Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients.
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.
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
- 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 commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $31.89 - $52.55 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
