USC’s Keck School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, is seeking outstanding applicants to fill a Part-time Medical Oncology Genetic Counselor position at Los Angeles General Medical Center LAGMC.
LAGMC is one of the largest public hospitals in the country and a leading teaching hospital. This position is a unique opportunity to work in an academic setting with an experienced and motivated team to address disparities in genetics. The patient population at LAGMC reflects the diversity of Los Angeles and this genetic counselor will strive to provide compassionate and culturally informed genetic counseling. In addition, as the majority of patients seen are non-English, primarily Spanish-speaking, this genetic counselor will have the opportunity to develop and hone counseling skills in other languages and develop linguistically and literacy appropriate materials.
Job responsibilities include:
Providing cancer genetic counseling services in a busy academic clinical medical oncology setting. The genetic counselor will be responsible for overseeing patient care, providing genetic counseling, coordinating follow-up visits and cascade genetic testing, providing tests results to patients, obtaining/reviewing medical records, and conducting outreach to patients, families, the medical community, and stakeholders. The genetic counselor will work in collaboration with a growing team of other genetic counselors, physicians, and researchers at the University of Southern California and the Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center.
The salary range for this position is $68,640.00 - $68,640.00
When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.
Other:
Preferred Education: M.S. Genetic Counseling, Board eligible or Board certified.
Preferred Experience: One-year experience in genetic counseling preferred. Fluency in Spanish is preferred.
Preferred Field of Expertise: Genetic counseling, cancer risk assessment
Percentage of Time: 60%
Apply here and upload your CV and 3 references and for further inquiries please contact Charité Ricker, MS, LCGC, 323-409.7710 (office); charite.ricker@med.usc.edu
Minimum Education: Master's degree In Genetics Minimum Certifications: American Board of Genetic Counseling Certification or Active Candidate for Certification status. Minimum Experience: <1 year Minimum Skills: Familiarity with standard industry concepts, practices and procedures. Experience in cancer genetic counseling clinics and/or in reaching underserved patient populations. Advanced judgment, analytical, and decision-making skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Preferred Experience: 2 years in hereditary cancer risk assessment and counseling Preferred Skills: Ability to draft detail-oriented communications, reports and content for publications. Demonstrated facilitation and presentation skills. Extensive knowledge and/or understanding of numerous cultural issues (e.g., immigration, socioeconomic, LGBTQIA+). Fluent in one or more languages in addition to English (e.g., Spanish, Korean, American Sign Language)....first sleep fitness company. Our mission is to fuel human potential through optimal sleep. We use innovative technology, detailed design, and proven science and data to personalize and improve each night for everybodychanging the way people sleep forever and for the...
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