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Genetic Counselor - Cancer Health, Corewell Health - West Michigan
Genetic Counselor - Cancer Health, Corewell Health - West MichiganCorewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI, US
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Genetic Counselor - Cancer Health, Corewell Health - West Michigan

Genetic Counselor - Cancer Health, Corewell Health - West Michigan

Corewell Health • Grand Rapids, MI, US
16 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Genetic Counselor - Cancer Health, Corewell Health - West Michigan

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Overview

The cancer genetic team offers a collaborative and supportive work environment. We have five genetic counselors and one genetic assistant / patient care coordinator. We offer a variety of participation modalities for patient care, department and healthcare team collaboration including, virtual and in-person engagement. Provide genetic counseling services to patients diagnosed with cancer, or patients with a family history of inheritable cancers.

Responsibilities

  • Work within a well-established, highly productive cancer genetic counselor team
  • Support from the larger genetic group (15 others within Medical Genetics and MFM)
  • Monday-Friday, no call, no weekends (flex shift on Thursdays for virtual tumor board)
  • Hybrid position with up to 1-2 days onsite / week

Essential Functions

  • Assesses the needs of patients, significant others, and family members. Provides genetic counseling services, evaluates educational needs, and develops and implements appropriate teaching strategies.
  • Documents care / teaching consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards.
  • Acts as a consultant and resource to other members of the health care team. Communicates and collaborates with other members of the health care team in order to ensure continuity of care and coordination of services. Makes appropriate referrals, and acts as a patient or family advocate.
  • Collects data and develops and analyzes reports, as requested. Competent in obtaining, reviewing and evaluating extended family history information.
  • Promotes inquiry within the health care field by utilizing the scientific method to research clinical issues and strategies. Participates in scholarly activities such as publication in a peer reviewed journal, presentation at a scientific meeting, and participating in peer education by in-services or lectures.
  • Participates in educational programs for other health care professionals, educators, or lay public. Contributes regularly to the Genetics Department publications.
  • May be required to provide continuing care by telephone or other means of communication to patients or other members of the health care team outside of regular business hours, and / or from an offsite location.

    • Qualifications

  • Required Master's Degree
  • Board Certification as Genetic Counselor (BC-CGC) – ABCGN, required upon hire

    • Location

    Grand Rapids, MI – Site : Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion, 145 Michigan St, Grand Rapids

    Department

    Cancer Genetics - GR

    Employment Type

  • Full time

    • Shift

    Day (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    40

    Hours of Work

    8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm (40 hours)

    Days Worked

    Monday through Friday

    Benefits and notices

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet financial, health, and work / life balance goals
  • On-demand pay program
  • Discounts directory and other voluntary benefit options
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with company match
  • Eligibility for benefits determined by employment type

    • Corewell Health is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

    You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616-486-7447.

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