Genetic Counselor

Oregon Health & Science University is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life for all Oregonians through excellence, innovation and leadership in health care, education and research.

Salary Range Commensurate with qualifications, experience and equity

FTE 1.00

Schedule Monday
– Friday

Hours 8:30am
– 5:00pm

HR Mission School of Medicine

Drug Testable Yes

Function/Duties of Position

The Department of Molecular and Medical Genetics has an immediate opening for a full-time genetic counselor specializing in cancer genetics with some support in general pediatric genetics.

The selected candidate will join our clinical genetics team and be actively involved in the continued expansion of genetic counseling services, including cancer genetics high risk surveillance clinic, telehealth, and research.

The counselor will participate in overall coordination of patient care including intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up.

Our genetic counselors are involved in several pediatric and adult multidisciplinary clinics, working in partnership with oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, endocrinologists, pathologists, and medical geneticists in our NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

On the pediatric side, the counselor would work with a team of genetic counselors and geneticists providing care in GC and multidisciplinary clinics, participating in patient visits and coordination of care as above.

In addition to direct patient care, our genetic counselors serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers.

Participation in research and publication is also encouraged.

Required Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ABGC accredited training program Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABMG or ABGC
Apply here online.

Please be sure to upload a cover letter and Resume or CV.

All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce.

We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status.

Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply.

To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.

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