Genetic Counselor-MMC Outpatient Care

3 weeks ago


Scarborough, United States MaineHealth Full time

Summary

  • The cancer genetics counselor is a full-time position with specialized education. The counselor's primary focus is to provide family history assessment and cancer genetic counseling for patients/families with cancer and or at risk for cancer. Patients/families are referred for a broad spectrum of cancer genetic syndromes including gastrointestinal, breast/ovarian, melanoma, and renal cell carcinoma, as well as, other rare cancer genetic conditions. Clinical time is devoted to the outpatient Cancer Risk and Prevention Clinic at Maine Medical Center Cancer Institute in Scarborough. The cancer genetics counselor collaborates with multidisciplinary specialists including the medical oncologist, clinical geneticist, and other oncology care team providers. Specific responsibilities of the cancer genetics counselor include the following: Family history analyses and pedigree maintenance; data coordination; chart organization; writing/dictation of consultation and summary letters to patients; Patient question follow-up; Informed consent process; Follow up with lab orders; Insurance pre-approvals; Insurance appeals; Physician contact and follow up.

  • Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
    • Education: Master's degree from an accredited Genetics Counseling training program.
    • License/Certifications: Candidates should be certified or eligible for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
    • Experience: Experience in cancer genetics counseling preferred.
    • Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with a variety of personnel (e.g., patients, employees, physicians and other health care professionals.)
    • Computer skills proficiency.
    • Public speaking.
Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you'll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them - both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow - programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family. MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you're looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

Additional Information

Maine Medical Center is a Magnet designated 700-bed tertiary care and teaching institution. MMC is Maine's largest hospital and a state-wide health care resource. MMC offers outstanding career opportunities and quality of life in Portland.

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