Oncology Lab Genetic Counselor - Pacific Time Zone

POSITION SUMMARY:

Natera’s laboratory genetic counselors serve as clinical liaisons to patients and providers regarding Natera’s test offerings as well as assisting in lab operations.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review, finalize, and call out test results for Natera’s oncology products.
• Answer health care provider inquiries regarding Natera’s oncology products.
• Provide pre- and/or post- test telephone genetic information sessions to patients who are considering or have had testing through Natera.
• Assist in development of patient consents, GC protocols, SOPs, and patient education materials.
• Write or collaborate on abstracts or papers involving Natera oncology tests.
• Support Natera’s oncology internal teams and field teams by answering questions and assisting with day to day lab operations.
• Obtain and maintain GC licensure in all states offering licensure
• Represent company at trade shows and medical conferences; Deliver presentations at scientific meetings and company promotional events (<10% travel).
• This role works with PHI on a regular basis both in paper and electronic form and has access to various technologies to access PHI (paper and electronic) in order to perform the job.
• Employee must complete training relating to HIPAA/PHI privacy, General Policies and Procedure Compliance training and security training as soon as possible but not later than the first 30 days of hire.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Genetic Counseling or equivalent degree
• Board certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics
• Two or more years of oncology clinical and/or laboratory GC experience
• Ideal candidates will reside in the Pacific or Mountain Time Zones and be available to work a standard 8:00 AM–5:00 PM Pacific Time (PST/PDT) schedule.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Exceptional communication skills (oral and written) and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to work independently AND collaborate with team members
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with Google and Microsoft suite of work products