ONCOLOGY GENETIC COUNSELOR - SCC SUPPORT SERVICES
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Genetic CounselorsGeneticistsCounselors, All OtherEducational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and AdvisorsClinical Nurse SpecialistsIndustries:
Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) HospitalsSupport Activities for Animal ProductionSheep and Goat FarmingNursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)Outpatient Care CentersSummary genetics and hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes, such as Advanced Oncology Certified Nurse Practitioner (AOCNP) credentials, or equivalent certification from the Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation (ONCC) orpredisposition syndromesEAMC MISSIONAt East Alabama Medical Center, our mission is high quality, compassionate health care, and that statement guides everything we do. We set high standards for customer service, quality, and keeping costs under control. POSITION SUMMARYThe cancer Genetic Counselor will evaluate your family health history and talk about risks for inherited cancer, as well as screening and management for those at increased risk. Individuals in this position will work in the Spencer Cancer Center providing genetic counseling services to patients and families under the leadership of the Physician’s, Program Manager and Administrative Director. Patient and provider genetics education are an essential part of the job.POSITION QUALIFICATIONSMinimum Education Bachelor’s Degree with requisite certification in Genetic CounselingMinimum Experience 2-5 years Genetic Counseling experienceRequired Registration/License/Certification Board Certified or board eligibility by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) orBoard certification or board eligibility by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) orAdvanced Genetics Nursing Certification (AGN-BC) orAdvanced Clinical Genomics Nurse (ACGN) credentials from the Nurse Portfolio Credentialing Commission (NPCC) orClinical Genomics Nurse (CGN) credentials from the Nurse Portfolio Credentialing Commission (NPCC)Advanced practice oncology nurse or physician assistant with specialized education in cancerRegistered nurse with specialized certification in cancer genetics and hereditary cancersuch certifications include City of Hope Course in Genomic Cancer Risk or National Consortium of Breast Center’s (NCBC) Certification in Cancer Genetics and Risk Assessment (CGRA)Licensed to work in the State of AlabamaPreferred Education Master’s Degree in Genetic CounselingPreferred Experience 5-10 years Genetic Counseling experience Preferred Registration/License/CertificationN/A Other RequirementsN/A