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Overview The Cancer Genetic Counselor will be responsible for providing clinical cancer genetic counseling, guiding optimal genetic testing strategies based on ACMG/NSGC and NCCN guidelines, integrating genetic testing into the oncology care work flow by partnering with quality cancer genetic testing laboratories. The Cancer Genetic Counselor will be responsible for establishing and growing cancer genetic counseling services at WakeMed. The Cancer Genetic Counselor will be responsible for participating in tumor boards to identify patients at risk for hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. The Cancer Genetic Counselor will also be responsible for developing strong collaborative relationships with the oncology team including medical, surgical, radiation and gynecological oncologists, nurses, nutritionists, behavioral health providers and social workers. Department Description Serving the community since 1961, WakeMed Health & Hospitals is the leading provider of health services in Wake County. With a mission to improve the health and well-being of our community, we are committed to providing outstanding and compassionate care. For more information, visit . EOE Licensure Certified Genetic Counselor Required Education Master's Degree Genetic Counseling Required Experience 3 Years Clinical - Cancer Genetic Counseling Required Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs

About WakeMed Health & Hospitals

At WakeMed Health & Hospitals, we are guided by a simple – yet powerful mission: to improve the health and well-being of our community by providing outstanding and compassionate care to all.To deliver on this mission, WakeMed employs the “best minds and the biggest hearts” in the business. Our team includes over 8,500 experienced registered nurses, technologists, medical professionals, support staff, and a medical staff of more than 1,200 physicians and advanced practice providers who are dedicated to putting patients first.When it comes to culture and benefits, we recognize that when we take good care of our employees, our employees can take even better care of our patients. We proudly offer competitive salaries that reflect background, experience and special skills. Our benefits programs are designed to give you and your family the support you need for today while planning for a successful tomorrow. We promote diversity in the ... workplace, provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified applicants, and we participate in E-verify.We think it’s pretty simple – we care for our employees and our employees care for the community.

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