The Genetic Counselor II (GCII) functions as a member of the Precision Health (PH) Clinical team by providing education, training, and consultation for health care providers (HCP) and patients regarding germline and genetic characteristics that influence patient management. The Genetic Counselor II (GCII) will provide counseling to patients referred for hereditary cancer, prenatal/reproductive genetics, hereditary cardiovascular indications, and/or general adult conditions.
EDUCATION: Master’s Degree from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited genetic counseling training program.
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE: 3-5 years of experience as a genetic counselor particularly in oncology, cardiology, prenatal, and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
LICENSES REGISTRATIONS &/or CERTIFICATIONS:
ABGC Board Certification is required
Genetic Counselor license through the State Medical Board of Ohio or the ability to obtain this license within three months of hire date is required
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Experience in adult oncology, cardiovascular, prenatal/reproductive and/or general adult hereditary conditions.
- Strong knowledge of human genetics, inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, and risk assessment
- A bility to interpret genetic test results and communicate findings effectively to patients and healthcare providers
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex genetic concepts in an understandable way
- Strong counseling and interpersonal skills to provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team, including communication and building relationships with other providers.
- Attention to detail and strong analytical skills for evaluating genetic and medical data
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs, risk assessment models (e.g., Tyrer Cuzick, Gail, Dutch FH) [SW1]
- Familiarity with genetic databases and variant interpretation tools (e.g., ClinVar, OMIM, HGMD)
