Position: Genetic Counselor ( Advanced Clinical)- Remote Position
Genetic counselors identify patients with hereditary cancer predisposition through genetic testing and personal and family history based assessment. This position is located in the National Tele Oncology (NTO) service's virtual hub at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS) within the Comprehensive Genetics Service (CGS). This position will focus on providing access to hereditary cancer genetic testing and cancer risk assessment through direct patient care and program development.
Specific duties include but are not limited to:
• Evaluate genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for hereditary cancer.
• Discuss testing options and the associated risks, benefits, and limitations with patients, families, and other healthcare providers.
• Participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in genetics and genomics.
• Plan, design, and direct clinical genetic counseling protocols to develop and evaluate approaches to delivery of genetic counseling services.
• Identify and implement ways to improve efficiency, quality, and safety of patient care within the CGS service.
• Assist in oversight of development and dissemination of information describing the genetic counseling services being offered by CGS, including brochures and other published materials.
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8-hour tours between the hours of 730am and 0500pm
Relocation/Recruitment
Incentives:
Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required