Genetic Counselor - Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Genetics Counselor - Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics

The Duke Clinical Cancer Genetics Department provides comprehensive genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing support for individuals and families. Services include personalized consultations, genetic test coordination and interpretation, patient education, care planning, and referrals to specialists when appropriate. Board-certified genetic counselors offer ongoing guidance to help patients understand their results, make informed healthcare decisions, and navigate potential impacts on family members. The department supports accessible care through both in-person and virtual visits, including at-home testing options.

Hours: Flexible within 8am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

Location: Hybrid; 30 Duke Medicine Circle Room, Morris Building 25153, Durham, NC, 27710

What you will do:

As a Genetics Counselor you will work to create, develop and implement specialized clinical practice in the specific area of clinical genetics. Work independently and function as part of a medical genetics team under the supervision of a medical geneticist.

• Gather and review pertinent medical records and preparation for clinic visit.
• Take a family pedigree and medical history and interpretation of same.
• Participate in clinical evaluation of patient.
• Provide information about the medical genetic diagnosis, etiology, inheritance patterns, and risk of occurrence and reoccurrence.
• Provide information about available reproductive options and prenatal diagnosis where appropriate.
• Prepare case summaries and genetic counseling letter.
• Coordinate scheduling of appointments for general, specialty and outreach genetics clinics.
• Train and supervise graduate genetic counseling students in their clinical experiences.
• Advise and consult with local and national lay organizations and community support groups through participation on boards, advisory councils and national meetings.
• Conduct research in the field of genetic counseling.

Required Qualifications:

Education

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited program

Experience

• Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Board Certification or eligible by the American Board Of Genetic Counselors (ABGC).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Strong Psychological Counseling Skills
• Ability to work in a complex, emotional and stressful environment.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

• N/A