Genetics Counselor (Oncology)

Location: Beltsville, Maryland, United States; work includes patient-facing duties in an oncology/hematology clinic and some automobile travel within the service area.

Salary: $69,074.45–$106,268.38 per year.

Company

Maryland Oncology Hematology provides cancer care through more than 15 locations across Maryland and Washington, DC.

What you will do

• Provide genetic counseling and education to patients and families with a history of cancer.
• Collect and analyze personal, medical, and family histories from interviews, screenings, records, and clinicians.
• Develop computerized inheritance models to calculate cancer risks and identify candidates for genetic screening and testing.
• Coordinate genetic testing, insurance authorizations, physician referrals, laboratory appointments, and results reporting.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other clinicians on patient follow-up and treatment planning.
• Support cancer genetics research by recruiting participants, obtaining informed consent, and collecting medical histories.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Medical Genetics or Genetic Counseling from an accredited genetics counseling training program.
• Clinical experience in genetics counseling.
• Board certification or eligibility for certification through the American Board of Genetic Counseling or American Board of Medical Genetics.
• Five years of practicing genetics counseling experience is preferred.
• Ability to work with patients, families, clinicians, and community support organizations in a clinical environment.

Nice to have

• Oncology experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive clinical environment focused on exceptional cancer care.
• Frequent interaction with patients, families, clinicians, and community organizations.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases and medical preparations typical of an oncology/hematology clinic.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for employees with disabilities.