Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Join Our Team as a Genetic Counselor II!

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is seeking an experienced and dedicated Genetic Counselor II to join our team and provide expert counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and their families in York, PA.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

• Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of dedicated professionals across various disciplines.

• Professional Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning, research involvement, and mentorship.

• Community Engagement: Educate and support the community through lectures and seminars.

• Bonus Eligible: This position is eligible for up to a $15,000 sign-on bonus!

If you are a compassionate and knowledgeable genetic counselor ready to take on a rewarding role at the Cancer Center, we want to hear from you.

Apply today and be a part of our mission to provide exceptional genetic counseling services!

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates expanded knowledge of genetic testing availability and orders appropriately

• Participates in a genetics-related outreach activity

• Submits an abstract (either poster or platform) for a professional medical society meeting

• Contributes to departmental/divisional educational materials

• Demonstrates understanding of research protocols

• Demonstrates competency with triaging patients for scheduling

• Completes all duties of a Genetic Counselor I

• Demonstrates proficiency with EMR; incorporates standardized notes for efficiency; completes EMR charting in a timely manner

• One presentation at GSPH Clinical Case Conference (Thursdays @ noon during academic year)

• If research focused position: Consents patients for research study; contributes to writing of IRB protocol, informed consent and other related documents; contributes to manuscripts

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.

• 3 years experience as a genetic counselor required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified genetic counselor who holds a PA license.

• American Board of Genetic Counseling

• Certified Genetics Counselor

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran