Genetic Counselor at Inova

Falls Church, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

01 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, Communication Skills, Patient Care, Clinical Resource, Family History Review, Individualized Counseling, Research Facilitation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Inova Fairfax Hospital is looking for a dedicated Genetics Counselor to join their team! This role will be Full Time Day Shifts Monday – Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation. Featured Benefits: Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program. Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions – starting on your first day. Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans. Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost. Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities. Genetics Counselor Job Responsibilities: Attends routine Cancer Center meetings and serves as a clinical resource to the healthcare team. Performs inherited disease risk assessments and cancer risk assessments through review of family and medical histories. Provides individualized genetic counseling and testing to patients/families identified at increased risk for inherited cancers. Facilitates patient awareness and access to research and clinical studies. Demonstrates effective communication skills with all members of the healthcare team. Coordinates counseling sessions to meet the needs of patients, families and members of the healthcare team. Other duties as assigned Minimum Requirements: Education: Master's degree in genetic counseling. Years of Experience: Experience in genetic counseling with experience in inherited disease genetics or cancer genetic counseling or have recently completed an inherited disease or cancer genetics clinical rotation. Certification: Board eligible for certification by the ABGC. We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare. Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Responsibilities

The Genetic Counselor will perform inherited disease and cancer risk assessments, provide individualized counseling, and facilitate patient access to research studies. They will also attend routine meetings and serve as a clinical resource to the healthcare team.