Title: Genetics Counselor

Location: Laguna Hills, CA

Department: Cancer Risk & Prevention Program

Status: Full-Time

Shift: Exempt

Pay Range*: $109,054.40 - $158,100.80/annually

MemorialCare is a nonprofit integrated health system that includes four leading hospitals, award-winning medical groups – consisting of over 200 sites of care, and more than 2,000 physicians throughout Orange and Los Angeles Counties. We are committed to increasing access to patient-centric, affordable, and high-quality healthcare; your personal contributions are integral to MemorialCare's recognition as a market leader and innovator in value-based and other care models.

Across our family of medical centers, we support each one of our bright, talented employees in reaching the highest levels of professional development, contribution, collaboration, and accountability. Whatever your role and whatever expertise you bring, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your full potential in an environment of respect, innovation, and teamwork.

Position Summary

This position requires the full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the mission of Saddleback Medical Center. It is expected that the employee demonstrate behavior consistent with our core values: Integrity, Accountability, Best Practices, Compassion and Synergy. The employee shall support Saddleback Medical Center’s strategic plan and participate in and advocate performance improvement/patient safety activities.

The Genetics Counselor is responsible for evaluating and counseling individuals and families regarding cancer risk and risk management, including those at risk of hereditary disease. Assists with the collection of all program data and design of clinical trials as necessary. The Genetics Counselor will provide and report to the supervisor genetic expert content on accreditation by government, professional agencies and financial reimbursement requirements in support of genetic program initiatives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities of the Job

1. Collects family histories, constructs accurate pedigrees, and coordinates lab draws for testing

2. Performs Pedigree assessment and recognition of cancer susceptibility syndromes (risk analysis calculations)

3. Completes post-test counseling, risk management, including review of medical management options

4. Successfully evaluates and counsels individuals and families regarding end to end cancer treatment plan and risk assessment.

5. Provides information and supports patients and their families who are concerned with risk of inherited conditions specifically relating to cancer risk.

6. Advises of pedigree and/or testing outcome of hereditary disease in partnership with physician

7. Ability to interact in a positive and constructive manner.

8. Ability to prioritize and multitask

9. Ability to be at work and be on time.

10. Ability to follow company policies, procedures, and directives

*Placement in the pay range is based on multiple factors including, but not limited to, relevant years of experience and qualifications. In addition to base pay, there may be additional compensation available for this role, including but not limited to, shift differentials, extra shift incentives, and bonus opportunities. Health and wellness is our passion at MemorialCare—that includes taking good care of employees and their dependents. We offer high quality health insurance plan options, so you can select the best choice for your family. And there’s more...Check out our MemorialCare Benefits for more information about our Benefits and Rewards.

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications/Work Experience:

• 1 Year experience in cancer genetics counseling preferred

• Previous experience in counseling and testing genetic risk

• Knowledge of billing and reconciliation of insurance process and payment

Education/Licensure/Certification:

• Completion of training in formal Genetic Counseling program Master’s degree

• American Board of Genetics Counseling/Licensed Genetic Counselor within 9 months of hire

• Genetic Counselor license from the CDPH

• New graduate must have a temporary license assigned from the CDPH