Genetic Counselor 2 - Cancer Center Clinics

Job Summary

Final Filing Date
12/28/2022
Salary Range
$38.45 - $50.70
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
8 hours
Location
Cancer Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes

We offer exceptional employment benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, generous paid vacations and holidays, excellent retirement savings and investment plans, continuing education, and reduced fee and scholarship programs.

THIS IS NOT AN H1- B OPPORTUNITY

Responsibilities

The Comprehensive Cancer Center Genetic Counselor 2 performs the full range of clinical genetic counseling duties under supervision. These include providing cancer risk assessment, genetic testing, and communication of results to pediatric and adult patients and clinicians via pre- and post-test genetic counseling; providing follow up care; and making appropriate recommendations and referrals for ongoing medical management. In addition, the incumbent assists in research for publication and/or presentation; provides public and health professional education; and/or assists in the training of genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, and postdoctoral fellows. This position works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams within the Comprehensive Cancer Center.
Required Qualifications
Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) eligible or Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC)
• Eligible or board certified in Genetic Counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
• Licensed or temporarily licensed as a Genetic Counselor by the state of California. Licensing must be maintained in good standing (renewal every three years). If temporarily licensed, must complete certification within two years
• Master's degree in clinical Genetic Counseling from an accredited training program
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively over the telephone, in writing, and in person
• Ability to apply knowledge from the areas of cancer genetics and other related medical specialties
• Demonstrated counseling skill and ability to provide genetic counseling with minimal supervision
• Ability to collaborate with a multidisciplinary genetics/health team while providing genetic counseling
• Knowledge of research techniques to develop, implement, and evaluate genetics and research projects
• Ability to deliver presentations to professional and lay groups and to provide education about preventive health maintenance and associated risk factors and interventions to Comprehensive Cancer Center patients.
• Demonstrated skill in writing, documenting clinical interventions and comprehensive counseling reports
• Demonstrated awareness of psychological aspects of genetic counseling and ability to interact effectively with clients and families in stressful situations
• Analytical skills to evaluate information, practices, and procedures to formulate logical and objective conclusions and to make recommendations for effective solutions, strategies, and approaches
• Ability to work occasional overtime as work demands
• Ability to travel between UCD medical campus buildings and additional satellite clinics

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous genetic counseling experience with cancer patient population
• Experience with Outlook, Epic, REDCap, Progeny (or other family history software) or demonstrated ability to learn
• Basic statistics knowledge and background
• Spanish, bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability

Special Requirements

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

Final Filing Date
12/28/2022
Salary Range
$38.45 - $50.70
Salary Frequency
Hourly
Appointment Type
Career
Number of Positions
1
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hour
8 hours
Location
Cancer Center
City
Sacramento
Union Representation
Yes
Benefits Eligible
Yes


To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdmed/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=5&JobOpeningId=46141&PostingSeq=1

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.





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