Department Name: MG315: Internal Medicine
Job Summary:
The Cancer Genetic Counselor at Markey Cancer Center specializes in providing comprehensive genetic counseling services to patients under the supervision of a licensed genetic counselor who have either a personal or family history of cancer or genetic diseases. This role involves coordinating various program services and delivering exceptional customer service while prioritizing safety, patient preferences, and effective communication.
In their daily duties, the counselor performs various critical tasks: they collect, review, and interpret family and medical histories, medical records, test results, and other essential data. They coordinate the testing process and ensure that results are communicated effectively to patients and referring healthcare providers. Additionally, they develop personalized genetic counseling plans that include risk assessments, educational resources, life planning options, and treatment strategies. The counselor also provides direct counseling and education to patients and their families, facilitates referrals for further testing, treatment, and support, and stays updated with the latest trends and developments in genetic disease research under the supervision of a licensed genetic counselor.Skills /Knowledge/Abilities:
Organizational skills, communication skills, attention to detail, flexibility, problem-solving, analysis.
Position Time Status: Full-Time
Required Education:
MS
Required Related Experience:
No experience required.
Required License/Registration/Certification :
MS (by hire date) + Temporary License (by hire) & Certified Genetic Counselor within 12 months
Preferred Education/Experience:
Prefer Master's of Genetic Counseling plus two or more years of related experience in Cancer Genetics. Obtain Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling by date of hire preferred.
University Community of Inclusion:
The University of Kentucky is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce by ensuring all our students, faculty, and staff work in an environment of openness and acceptance. We strive to foster a community where people of all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives can feel secure and welcome. We also value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.About University of Kentucky
Adjacent to downtown Lexington, UK is nestled in the scenic heart of the beautiful Bluegrass Region of Kentucky. UK's campus covers more than 814 acres, with more than 30,700 students and 13,500 full-time employees, including nearly 2,400 full-time faculty and librarians.
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