Oncology Genetic Counselor – PRN

Vail Health

Clinical Genetic Counselor responsible for hereditary cancer genetic counseling at Shaw Cancer Center. Collecting, reviewing family histories and developing counseling plans for patient care.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Missouri, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $35 - $48 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in genetic counseling, including risk assessment, patient education, and treatment planning. Proficient in coordinating care and communicating effectively with patients and healthcare providers.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Genetic Counselor ExperienceCertified Genetic CounselorMaster of Science in Genetic CounselingPatient EducationRisk Assessment

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Hard Skills

Genetic CounselingRisk AssessmentPatient EducationMedical Record InterpretationGenetic Disease Research

Soft Skills

CommunicationAdvocacyCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Genetic Counselor

Industry Keywords

Genetic Counseling PlansMultidisciplinary Tumor BoardsTesting CoordinationFamily Medical HistoriesTreatment Options

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collects, reviews and interprets family/medical histories, medical records, test results, and other relevant/necessary information.
Coordinates testing and communicates results to patient and referring healthcare provider.
Develops genetic counseling plans, including risk assessment, referrals, education, life planning options, and treatment options.
Provides counseling and education to patients and their families. Identifies and provides referrals for testing, treatment, support, and advocacy.
Participates in multidisciplinary tumor boards as needed.
Researches, maintains, and applies knowledge of trends and developments in genetic disease research, testing, and treatment.
Helps with triaging and scheduling of genetic counseling referrals as needed.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Genetic Counselor experience preferred
Certified Genetic Counselor, renewed every 5 years required
Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.
Master of Science in Genetic Counseling (or other applicable degree that allows for ABGC board certification)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellbeing reimbursement funds
403(b) contribution eligibility