The Genetic Counselor will provide pre- and post-test genetic counseling to CCWW members via telehealth, with a focus on hereditary cancer risk, inherited cardiovascular and lipid conditions, and primary ovarian insufficiency (POI). Working in close collaboration with the practice's clinician, this role assesses personal and family history, guides appropriate testing, interprets results, and helps translate findings into individualized screening and prevention plans.

Description

Clinical Focus Areas

Hereditary cancer risk

• Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (e.g., BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, and other moderate-penetrance genes)
• Lynch syndrome and other hereditary colorectal and endometrial cancer syndromes
• Risk modeling to inform enhanced breast screening (e.g., supplemental MRI) and risk-reducing strategies

Cardiovascular and lipid genetics

• Familial hypercholesterolemia and other inherited dyslipidemias
• Cascade testing and family communication for inherited cardiometabolic risk

Primary ovarian insufficiency

• Genetic evaluation for POI and early menopause, including FMR1 premutation testing and chromosomal analysis
• Counseling on implications for the member's long-term health and for family members

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct genetic risk assessments, including three-generation pedigree construction and review of personal and family medical history
• Provide pre-test counseling, including discussion of testing options, benefits, limitations, costs, and implications for insurance and family members
• Coordinate genetic testing in collaboration with the ordering clinician, including laboratory selection and insurance or self-pay navigation
• Interpret and communicate results, including variants of uncertain significance, in clear, patient-centered language
• Prepare written result summaries and recommendations for the member and the clinician, documented in the practice EMR (Hint Health)
• Support cascade testing and provide family letters to facilitate at-risk relatives' access to testing
• Collaborate with the clinician on evidence-based screening and risk-reduction plans consistent with current NCCN and professional society guidelines
• Identify members who would benefit from genetic evaluation and help develop referral criteria and workflows for the practice
• Develop member-facing educational materials on hereditary risk consistent with CCWW standards

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program
• Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (CGC), or active candidate status with certification expected within 12 months
• Eligibility to practice genetic counseling in North Carolina, including state licensure if required at time of hire
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical genetic counseling experience, including hereditary cancer
• Experience delivering genetic counseling via telehealth
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex information with clarity and compassion

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in cardiovascular genetics, particularly familial hypercholesterolemia
• Experience with reproductive or women's health genetics, including POI and FMR1-associated conditions
• Familiarity with genetic testing laboratory partnerships, self-pay testing options, and insurance pre-authorization
• Interest in preventive care for women in midlife
• Experience in Direct Primary Care, membership-based, or independent practice settings

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build a genetic counseling service within a preventive, women-focused practice
• Longer visit times and continuity with a small, engaged member panel
• Fully remote work with a predictable schedule
• Direct collaboration with the practice's clinician
• Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience

Master's in genetic counseling from ACGC-accredited program; ABGC certification or active candidate status; eligibility for NC licensure; 2+ years clinical genetic counseling including hereditary cancer; telehealth experience.

Key Responsibilities

• conducting genetic risk assessments
• providing pre-test counseling
• interpreting genetic test results

Skills & Tools

Hint Health

Job Details

• Category: Healthcare Services - Allied Health
• Seniority: Mid Level
• Commitment: Part Time
• Workplace: Remote — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
• Languages: English

About Camel City Women's Wellness, PLLC

A women-focused preventive care practice offering genetic counseling services. — Industry: Healthcare