Genetic Counselor Job in Voorhees 08043, New Jersey Us
Genetic Counselor
Why do people love working at Virtua?
The Virtua Experience
It’s a culture of respect, support and continual learning that ensures an exceptional environment for our employees… and our patients. Our warm, patient-focused culture has developed through very specific values that are well understood and reinforced across our organization, day in and day out. It’s this attention to detail that has placed Virtua among the Philadelphia Business Journal’s Best Places to Work — six years in a row.
Genetic Counselor
While providing genetic counseling and education for patients and families at high risk for developing cancer, the dedicated Genetic Counselor we seek will document patient encounters and test results in medical records. You will participate in community outreach efforts to educate the public on genetic aspects of cancer, promote cancer prevention and risk reduction strategies, and collaborate with referring physicians and other members of the care team to facilitate the testing process. In addition, you will be responsible for communicating results, and participating in, and supporting research studies involving cancer risk assessment services.
The qualified candidate must possess a Master’s Degree in genetic counseling and board-certification (BC) or have board-eligibility (BE) designation by the ABMG and/or ABGC. You must have knowledge of research methodology, computer applications, and demonstrated ability in clinical and genetic counseling practice, patient and clinical staff teaching, and training in cancer genetics, risk assessment, and counseling. This position requires excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with physicians, patients, and family members about the risks for developing of cancer, and probability that the patient carries specific genetic mutation. You must be able to organize and prioritize multiple and complex system, issues, and workload. Prior cancer or other genetic counseling experience is preferred.
Interested candidates may email their resume to Carol at corosz@virtua.org .
Virtua is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin or any other category protected by federal or state law.
Virtua is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin or any other category protected by federal or state law.