Description

Department:

37341 Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center - LC: Genetics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Seeking full-time Cancer Genetic Counselor in Winston-Salem, NC

The Comprehensive Cancer Center at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center is proud to be among an elite group of cancer centers acknowledged as the nation's leaders in the fight against cancer. The National Cancer Institute's comprehensive designation is an assurance that our patients have access to the latest technologies, cancer treatments , clinical trials , and research .

The Cancer Genetics service comprises 4 full-time genetic counselors. The genetic counselors see patients from their own clinic schedules and in the multidisciplinary cancer clinics. Responsibilities include providing risk assessment, counseling, testing and support for patients and families with increased cancer risk; and serving as an informational resource for staff on hereditary cancer syndromes. The genetic counselors also participate in various cancer center committees, attend and present at weekly tumor conferences, and are involved in research, teaching, and community outreach. There are opportunities to expand collaboration with pediatric oncology, hematology, telehealth GC services and the precision medicine navigator. Additionally, we provide clinical supervision for both the University of North Carolina Greensboro and Wake Forest University genetic counseling training programs.

Education/Experience: Masters-degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited program. New graduates are encouraged to apply!

Pay Range
$37.50 - $56.25

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC Accredited Program. LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, and/or REGISTRATION: Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) required. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Collaborates with multi-disciplinary clinical teams and healthcare providers in providing genetic and genomic health care. 2. Collaborates with physicians and other health care providers to plan and implement research regarding medical genetics. 3. Identifies patients who may benefit from specific genetic and genomic information and/or services based on assessment data. 4. Explains the nature of genetics evaluation to patients. Discusses available options and delineate the risks, benefits and limitations of appropriate tests and clinical assessments. 5. Orders tests and perform clinical assessments in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations. Integrates genetic laboratory test results and other diagnostic studies with personal and family medical history to assess and communicate risk factors for genetic/medical conditions and diseases. Explains the clinical implications of genetic laboratory tests and other diagnostic studies and their results. 6. Provides patients with credible, accurate, appropriate, and current genetic and genomic information, resources, services, and/or technologies specific to a given patient that facilitates decision-making. Tailors genetic and genomic information and services to patients based on their culture, religion, knowledge level, literacy, and preferred language. 7. Promotes and advocates for patient-specific decision making in an unbiased non-coercive manner that respects the patient?s culture, language, traditions, lifestyle, religious beliefs and values. Uses communication skills to enable the patient to express his or her own wishes, or to pursue a chosen course of action for genetic and genomic services. Displays a non-judgmental attitude at all times. 8. Evaluates impact and effectiveness of genetic and genomic technology, information, interventions, and treatments on patients outcomes. 9. Documents case information clearly and concisely in the medical record and in correspondence to referring physicians, and discuss case information with other members of the healthcare team, as necessary. 10. Plans, organizes, and conducts public and professional education programs on medical genetics, patient care, and genetic counseling issues. 11. Performs regular self-assessments to identify knowledge and skills deficits that could impact the quality of care on provides to patients in need of genetic/genomic guidance, referral and resources. Takes action to meet identifies knowledge and skills deficits relate to genetics and genomics. 12. Maintains professional growth, which includes acquiring relevant information required for a given situation, keeping abreast of current standards of practice as well as societal developments, and seeking out or establishing mechanisms for peer support. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to prioritize work activities and achieve goals in a timely manner Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking/analysis skills WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well lit, and comfortable climate Potential exposure to contamination of blood or body fluids PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 0% 35% 65% to to to 35% 65% 100% N/A Activity X Standing X Walking X Sitting X Bending X Reaching with arms X Finger and hand dexterity X Talking X Hearing X Seeing Lifting, carrying, pushing and or pulling: X 20 lbs. maximum X 50 lbs. maximum X 100 lbs. maximum

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Under general supervision, provides interpretation of family and medical histories to assess the chance of disease occurrence or recurrence. Educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, resources, research and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation to the risk or condition.