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Posted: 15-Feb-23
Location: Fairfax, Virginia
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: 17395
Virginia Cancer Specialists, an affiliate of McKesson Specialty Health and US Oncology, a leader in Cancer care, is seeking a Full Time or Part Time Genetic Counselor.
Join an established community cancer genetics program that includes a team of 2 Licensed and Certified Genetic Counselors, a Genetic Program Assistant, and 2 Medical Oncologists.
In addition, our program is part of The US Oncology Network’s Genetic Risk Evaluation and Testing Program (GREAT), which provides access to a national network of providers, education, and clinical resources, as well as research, speaking and local and national leadership opportunities.
Provide Hereditary Risk Assessment/Genetic Counseling to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer. Collect and analyze family medical history and develop personalized risk assessments. Liaison with physicians and clinicians to coordinate patient laboratory and diagnostic testing, including test scheduling, insurance authorization, and results reporting. Maintain patient literature and educational information. Assist with clinical research studies as they pertain to cancer genetics. Support and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
-Location: Provide care in the NW sector of Virginia Cancer Specialists range, including Loudoun and Reston locations.
-Provide genetic counseling to individuals with a family history of cancer, including information pertaining to risk factors, genetic concepts and inheritance patterns.
-Collect medical and family history from patients from a variety of sources including personal interviews, medical records review and family questionnaire software.
-Identify at-risk individuals that may benefit from genetic screening, testing and/or counseling.
-Calculate and report on personalized risk assessments to provide cancer risks for individuals and their families.
-Coordinate genetic testing, including communication with specialty genetic testing laboratories and obtaining insurance authorizations and physician referrals.
-Schedule laboratory and related diagnostic testing.
-Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers and other clinicians and participate in the development of treatment plans as appropriate.
- Provide genetic services to cancer patients whose somatic tumor testing indicates the need for hereditary cancer evaluation/testing, as part of precision oncology.
- Assist in patient referral process and provide long term follow-up of patients as necessary.
-Provide education to VCS providers regarding current guidelines and recommendations for patients who qualify for Hereditary Risk Assessment.
-Participate in Cancer Committee Meetings by providing data on patients served on a quarterly basis.
-Participate as needed in Breast Cancer Tumor Board Meetings.
-Maintain patient educational resources and literature and serve as a resource groups.
-Liaison with patients participating in cancer genetics research studies and recruit patients for participation in trials, obtain informed consent, collect participant medical history etc.
-Participate in weekly team meetings with Genetics Department by presenting cases and participating in discussion.
-Participate in monthly virtual education meeting with the US Oncology GREAT Genetics Program, with option for other participation in GREAT as well.
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited genetic counseling training program, ideally with clinical experience in oncology. New graduates welcome to apply, mentoring available. Board certified (or eligibility for certification) from the American Board of Genetic Counseling. Reimbursement for memberships, certifications and licensure available.
