Offer summary

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or related field., Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) is preferred., Strong communication skills for patient education and collaboration with healthcare teams., Experience in cancer genetics is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Provide genetic counseling services to patients and families under physician supervision.

Educate patients and healthcare providers about hereditary cancer syndromes.

Participate in research development activities related to cancer genetics.

Consult for the Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counselor Program.

Job description

City/State

Harrisonburg, VA

Work Shift

First (Days)

Overview:

Job Description Summary
Provides genetic counseling services and education to patients and their family members under the physician's direct supervision, serving as an expert resource regarding cancer related genetics.
Job Description
Functions as part of a multi-disciplinary team focused on the medical specialty of cancer genetics. Provides leadership and education to patients, family members, staff, Physicians, and other healthcare providers. Participates in research development activities. Serves as a consultant for the Cancer Risk Assessment and Genetic Counselor Program for Sentara Professionals. Works with and supports physicians, health colleagues, and the community in efforts of education regarding the genetic aspects of hereditary cancer syndrome.

Benefits: Caring For Your Family and Your Career

• Medical, Dental, Vision plans

• Adoption, Fertility and Surrogacy Reimbursement up to $10,000

• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave

• Paid Parental & Family Caregiver Leave

• Emergency Backup Care

• Long-Term, Short-Term Disability, and Critical Illness plans

• Life Insurance

• 401k/403B with Employer Match

• Tuition Assistance – $5,250/year and discounted educational opportunities through Guild Education

• Student Debt Pay Down – $10,000

• Reimbursement for certifications and free access to complete CEUs and professional development

•Pet Insurance
•Legal Resources Plan
•Colleagues have the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus if established system and employee eligibility criteria is met.

Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the diversity and inclusiveness of its close to an almost 30,000-member workforce. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging is a guiding principle of the organization to ensure its workforce reflects the communities it serves.

In support of our mission “to improve health every day,” this is a tobacco-free environment.

For positions that are available as remote work, Sentara Health employs associates in the following states:

Alabama, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.

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