Job Description

Genetic Counselor - Part-time, Work from Home Position - Must Live in Texas

The ideal candidate for the Genetic Counselor position will have Genetic Counseling and Oncology experience. Must be Board eligible at the time of hire. Will work on a three year, grant funded project. Must be available Monday - Friday 8am-5pm. Will work from home.

Key Functions

1. Direct Patient Care Provider
* Provide detailed cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling services to patients and families referred to the Clinical Cancer Genetics Program
* Assess recurrence risk and recommend medical or genetic testing based on analysis of the risks, benefit, and cost and facilitates cancer gene testing, when appropriate
* Interpret genetic testing results and communicate results to the patient and referring provider. Documentation of these results will be placed in the patient's MD Anderson electronic medical record and Clinical Cancer Genetics' Databases (i.e., Progeny, etc.)
* Refer patients to other specialties when appropriate (i.e., Medical Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Gastroenterology, Health Psychology, etc.)
* Provide cross coverage, as necessary
* Obtain out of state genetic counseling licensure(s), as necessary
* Direct patient care may be performed via virtual (telephone or video) platforms or in person. This will be based on the needs of the clinical center and the patient
1. Liaison and Education
* Serve as a department, institutional and community liaison for presentations and outreach activities for specific programs and projects. This will include, but is not limited to participation in multidisciplinary conferences, grand rounds, provider and patient conferences, sponsor programs, outreach events, etc.
* Assist in the development and preparation of promotional, educational and referral materials; as well as various other media
* Conduct public and professional presentations
* Provide education to the public, students and health care professionals in hereditary cancer and genetic counseling
* Participate in instruction, perform supervisory roles and evaluate students during their cancer rotation(s) from GSBS, Emory, Baylor, etc.
1. Clinical and Research Studies
* Assist and participate in clinical and research studies by participating in design, writing , editing and implementation

EDUCATION

Required: Post-baccalaureate degree in genetic counseling or related field.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Required: Eligible to apply for active candidate status for the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification exam within the first 180 days of entry into Genetic Counselor job title. .
Preferred: Certified Genetic Counselor.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Additional Information
* Requisition ID: 136517
* Employment Status: Part-Time Benefits Eligible
* Employee Status: Regular
* FLSA: exempt and not eligible for overtime pay
* Work Week: Days
* Fund Type: Soft
* Pivotal Position: Yes
* Minimum Salary: US Dollar (USD) 68,800
* Midpoint Salary: US Dollar (USD) 86,000
* Maximum Salary : US Dollar (USD) 103,200
* Science Jobs: No