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- Attends and actively participates in tumor boards.
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- Participates in continuing education activities and stays current with developments and best practices in cancer genetics & genomics.
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Genetic Counselor - Atlanta, United States - Piedmont Healthcare
Description
JOB PURPOSE:
Provides genetic counseling, test coordination, and follow-up for patients in the Piedmont Cancer Genetics Program. Supports referring providers and provides cancer genetics education and outreach.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
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MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an ABGC or ABMG accredited training program or an equivalent program approved by the ABGC or the ABMG required.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
None.
MINIMUM LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REQUIRED BY LAW:
Board Certification (or Board Eligible) in Genetic Counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
Active Genetic Counselor License (Full or Temporary) for the State of Georgia required.
ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Work experience in oncology/cancer genetic counseling preferred.
Strong communication skills.
Skilled in use of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and associated software programs.
Experience with Epic and Progeny software preferred.
