Genetic Counselor - Cancer Genetics Clinic

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Closing Date:

11/09/2024

Type of Position:

Researchers

Job Type:

RegularDay Shift (United States of America)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
 

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

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Department:

ICE | CASL Cancer Administration Team B

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our growing team. Our genetic counselors work closely with our clinical teams, patients, and their families to facilitate risk assessment of hereditary cancers, discussion of genetic testing, and provide individualized cancer screening recommendations after testing. The candidate must have strong communication skills along with psychosocial counseling skills to discuss testing results and risk factors which must be managed as a part of the test findings. The candidate will be considered a subject matter expert and expected to provide genetics education for clinicians, patients and family members as an important part of the multidisciplinary clinic and team.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited genetic counseling program

• Genetic Counselor licensure in the State of Arkansas; Board Certification (or be Board Eligible) through the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) or eligible.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Epic experience for documentation

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Strong communication skills, psychosocial counseling skills

• Genetics education skills for patients and providers

• Ability to work as an integral part of a multidisciplinary clinic and team

• Maintain required continuing education credits as defined by the American Board of Genetic Counseling

• Demonstrate ongoing professional growth through participation in relevant education and associations by attending conferences and national genetics meetings.

• May perform other duties assigned.

Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), ResumeProof of Veteran Status

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS  

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Annual TB Screening, Criminal Background Check, Substance Abuse Testing

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Sitting, Standing, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Crawling, Crouching, Kneeling, Reaching, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes