Genetic Counselor | Oncology

%3Ch3 style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(37, 37, 37);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:revert;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:revert;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 5px;orphans:2;padding:0px;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EJoin Our Team as a Genetic Counselor!%3C/span%3E%3C/h3%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EAre you passionate about genetics and eager to make a difference in patients’ lives? We are seeking a dedicated Genetic Counselor to join our Cancer Center team and provide expert counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and their families in Harrisburg, PA. %3Cmeta content=%22text/html; charset=us-ascii%22 http-equiv=%22Content-Type%22%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cstyle%3E%0Aa {%0A text-decoration: none;%0A color: #464feb;%0A}%0Atr th, tr td {%0A border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;%0A}%0Atr th {%0A background-color: #f5f5f5;%0A}%0A%3C/style%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EThis position requires approximately 20% travel and offers a flexible hybrid work arrangement, including some work-from-home opportunities.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EOur patient-focused counselors work as part of a multidisciplinary cancer program, serving central Pennsylvania.%26nbsp; Our department%26nbsp; works closely with Hillman Cancer Center providers, staff, and patients.%26nbsp; With robust administrative support, a strong referral base, and work life balance, faculty have the ability to shape both their professional and personal goals.%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EUPMC Hillman is one of only 57 National Cancer Institute (NCI)-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States, one of just three in Pennsylvania, and the only one in western Pennsylvania. The NCI — our nation’s authority on cancer — extends Comprehensive Cancer Center designation to an elite group of centers that demonstrate excellence in research, patient care, education, and community outreach. In the 2020 renewal, UPMC Hillman earned an exceptional rating — the highest possible.%26nbsp;%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EIf you are a compassionate and knowledgeable genetic counselor ready to take on a rewarding role at the Cancer Center, we want to hear from you! Apply today and be a part of our mission to provide exceptional genetic counseling services.%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp style=%22-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);color:rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:%26quot;Open Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Segoe UI%26quot;, Frutiger, %26quot;Frutiger Linotype%26quot;, %26quot;Dejavu Sans%26quot;, %26quot;Helvetica Neue%26quot;, Arial, sans-serif;font-size:13.02px;font-style:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;margin:0px 0px 12px;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-decoration-color:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;white-space:normal;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;%22%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EResponsibilities:%3C/strong%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cbr%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EOperate, maintain, and update the genetic databases.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EImplement treatment plan and make the appropriate referrals to medical, nursing, social work, and psychological services.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EAssist genetic laboratory services with interpretation and communication of results to patients and physicians.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EResponsible for following the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EProvide comprehensive genetic counseling at all designated sites and to patients and families referred for genetic services following the competencies established by the ABGC. This includes case preparation, contracting, review of medical and family histories, creation of pedigree, genetic risk assessment, discussion of inheritance/risk/diagnosis/natural history, genetic testing options, possible result outcomes and implications for patient and family, limited related psychosocial assessment, and resource identification (disease/community/healthcare).%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EPrepare and conduct lectures/seminars on human genetics and genetic counseling for lay groups, students, and health professionals; provide clinical supervision for residents and fellows rotating through genetics.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EAssist in the development and implementation of ongoing clinical investigations in genetics by writing and editing research manuscripts and grants; recruit and enroll patients into ongoing studies.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EAct as mentor to genetic counseling graduate students from the University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EResponsible for maintenance of QA for the clinical genetic counseling services.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3ECommunicate with patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing regarding patient care/testing, which includes interpretation of test results.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3EServe as a resource for various health care professionals regarding genetic testing, genetically based questions, teratogens, and genetic medical information.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:black;%22%3ECoordinate genetic testing and insurance coverage for genetic testing of genetics patients.%3C/span%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• Prior genetic counseling experience preferred.
• Oncology experience preferred.
  
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
   
• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified genetic counselor who holds or is eligible for PA licensure or after hire must be eligible to apply for a temporary provisional genetic counselor license within PA and must successfully obtain full licensure within 2 years of being hired. 
• American Board of Genetic Counseling
• Certified Genetics Counselor
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Harrisburg
Work Locations: UPMC Pinnacle Community Osteo, 4300 Londonderry Road, 17109
Business Unit: UPMC CancerCenter
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Day Job, Monday-Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm
Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Union: No
Salary Range: 37.48, 58.07