Precision Medicine Genetic Counselor

Join the transformative team at City of Hope, where we're changing lives and making a real difference in the fight against cancer, diabetes, and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. our dedicated and compassionate employees are driven by a common mission: To deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today.

The successful candidate:

City of Hope, a renowned cancer research and treatment center, is seeking a Remote Adult Cancer Genetic Counselor to join our dynamic team to provide care for our Chicago, Atlanta and Phoenix sites. As a pioneer in genetic counseling services, City of Hope is dedicated to providing exceptional care to our patients.

The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment services with coordination of genetic testing when appropriate. The Genetic Counselor communicates effectively with patients, clinicians, employees, and external organizations. Participates in genetics meetings and multidisciplinary tumor boards, acts as an internal and external resource on cancer genetics, and contributes to the overall achievement of departmental goals.

Job Qualifications

• Master’s degree in genetic counseling/medical genetics from a program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Genetic Counseling
• American Board of Genetic Counseling Certified (preferred) or Eligible
• Licensed or eligible to obtain genetic counseling licensure in Georgia, Illinois and other states as needed
• Genetic counseling license in good standing with all currently or previously licensed states
• Clinical experience in cancer genetics preferred, new graduates will be considered
• Experience with telehealth service delivery model for genetics consults
• Interest/experience in clinical research a plus
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team  
• Experience/proficiency with EMR (EPIC preferred), pedigree (FamGenix preferred) and risk assessment models

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information