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PROHEALTH CARE Genetics Counselor Local Onsite in PEWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: We Are Hiring:Genetics Counselor - Local Onsite Required - Oncology - 1.0FTE Begin your story with ProHealth Care. Herewe offer a culture that\'s warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Additionally, we offer a generous benefits plan and resources to help you further your education. After all, it\'s the way you should be treated.Enjoy ourfeaturing our own employees sharing why they choose ProHealth Care and what they enjoy about working here. Culture is built every day, and we want you to be a part of this. If you\'re like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we\'d like to meet you! Schedule Details:8-4:30pm; provide secondary coverage at the Mukwonago Hospital What You Will Do: The Genetic Counselor, is part of Oncology Services and provides genetic counseling and cancer risk assessment services to individuals with a personal and/or family history of cancer, including those at risk for hereditary cancer syndromes. These referrals come from a variety of internal and external sources. In some instances, the counselor may work in a multi-disciplinary manner with other ProHealth Care, UW Health, or Aurora providers. The genetic counselor will provide community and healthcare-provider education and will work to develop the cancer genetic counseling program and referral base. In this role, you will be responsible for the following: Provide detailed cancer risk assessment and counseling services to patients and families referred to the program. This assessment includes many steps, including pre-appointment review of patient medical history and family history. The counselor calculates the patient\'s risk for developing specific cancers and determines the likelihood that the patient carriers a hereditary cancer gene mutation. This assessment is shared with the patient in a clinic appointment(s). Information must be conveyed to the patient sensitively and in a manner consistent with the patient\'s educational style. Attend to the unique factors that affect an individual patient\'s risk perception. These factors may include the patient\'s: reason for seeking cancer risk assessment, beliefs about causes of cancer, cultural and religious background, socioeconomic status, family experiences with cancer, past health behaviors, and coping strategies. Have knowledge of cancer risks assessment tools including BRACAPro, PennII , the Claus Model, the Gail Model, and the IBIS Model and will... For full info follow application link. ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/BE3FE7528CEC4675

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