Genetic Counselor Houston, TX

Genetic Counselor job at Komen Graduate Training Program UT MDACC. Houston, TX. We are hiring a Genetic Counselor for our Clinical Cancer Genetics Program. Our multidisciplinary team is comprised of genetic counselors, physicians, and other healthcare providers who work together to provide education, hereditary cancer risk assessment, genetic counseling and genetic testing, and individualized cancer screening and prevention programs to people who are concerned about their personal and family history of cancer.

In addition to providing genetic counseling to patients at MD Anderson, responsibilities for this position may include coverage of Lyndon

B. Johnson Hospital, part of the Harris Health system. Harris Health is the public healthcare safety-net provider serving the residents of Harris County, Texas. Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low‑income uninsured and underinsured patients.

• 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 will be performed via virtual (telephone or video) platforms or in person

• 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.

• Assist and participate in clinical and research studies by participating in design, writing, editing and implementation
• Initiate new clinical and research projects in collaboration with faculty member(s) or multidisciplinary team(s)
• Assist in the recruitment and communication of/with participants from both inside and outside of MD Anderson
• Review clinical and research study materials, patient charts, etc.

• This position may require travel to other MD Anderson locations

• Required:
  
  Master’s Degree Genetic Counseling.

• Required:
  
  None

• Required:
  
  ABGC - American Board of Genetic Counseling Must successfully pass the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certification exam within the first 180 days of entry into Genetic Counselor job title. Within 180 Days
• Preferred: CGC - Certified Genetic Counselor By the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC). Upon Hire

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, paid time off, retirement, tuition benefits, educational opportunities, and individual and team recognition. This position may be responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of critical infrastructure, as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code and therefore may require routine reviews and screening.

The ability to satisfy and maintain all requirements necessary to ensure the continued security and…