Genetic Counselor Resume Template
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Courtney Price
Senior Genetic Counselor, CGC · Hereditary Cancer
Charlotte, NC · (704) 555-4326
courtney.price@email.com · linkedin.com/in/courtneyprice
Profile
Certified genetic counselor with 9 years in cancer and prenatal genetics, seeing 500+ patients a year. Launched a telehealth program that cut the wait for a first visit from 10 weeks to 3 and grew referrals 60%.
Clinical Experience
2021 – Present
Senior Genetic Counselor, Cancer Genetics
Carolina Regional Cancer Institute, Charlotte, NC
- Counsel 500+ patients a year on hereditary cancer risk, including BRCA1/2 and Lynch syndrome.
- Draw three-generation pedigrees and estimate risk with CanRisk and NCCN testing criteria.
- Launched telehealth visits, cutting the wait for a first appointment from 10 weeks to 3.
- Explain multigene panel results, VUS findings and cascade testing options to families.
- Supervise 2 genetic counseling students a year from UNC Greensboro clinical rotations.
2017 – 2021
Genetic Counselor, Prenatal
Piedmont Women's Specialists, Charlotte, NC
- Counseled 12–15 patients a week on cell-free DNA screening, CVS and amniocentesis options.
- Discussed ultrasound anomalies and chromosomal results with families alongside MFM physicians.
- Coordinated carrier screening for cystic fibrosis, SMA and hemoglobinopathies.
- Managed insurance preauthorization for genetic testing, lifting approval rates to 90%.
2015 – 2017
Genetic Counseling Intern
Guilford Regional Medical Center, Greensboro, NC
- Completed clinical rotations in pediatric, prenatal and cancer genetics clinics.
- Took family histories and prepared case summaries for supervising genetic counselors.
Certification
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC)
American Board of Genetic Counseling
Areas of Expertise
Hereditary cancer risk
Prenatal genetic counseling
Pedigree analysis
Variant interpretation
Cascade testing
Test utilization & prior auth
Psychosocial counseling
Systems
EpicProgenyCanRiskMicrosoft Excel
Education
M.S. in Genetic Counseling
2017
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
B.S. in Biology
2015
Appalachian State University
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Licenses and certifications
- Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) American Board of Genetic Counseling Optional, valued by employers
- State Genetic Counselor License State licensing board Optional, valued by employers
Sources: www.bls.gov, www.abgc.net
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Risk Assessment
- Pedigree Analysis
- Genetic Test Interpretation
- Patient Counseling
- Prenatal Screening
- Electronic Health Records
- Informed Consent Discussion
- Case Documentation
Software and tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Web browser software
- Prognosis Innovation Healthcare ChartAccess
- Microsoft Access
- Benetech PRA
- BRCAPRO
Duties to describe on a genetic counselor resume
- Provided counseling to patient and family members by providing information, education, or reassurance.
- Analyzed genetic information to identify patients or families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes.
- Provided genetic counseling in specified areas of clinical genetics, such as obstetrics, pediatrics, oncology and neurology.
- Discussed testing options and the associated risks, benefits and limitations with patients and families to assist them in making informed decisions.
- Interviewed patients or reviewed medical records to obtain comprehensive patient or family medical histories, and document findings.
- Provided patients with information about the inheritance of conditions such as cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, and various forms of cancer.
Titles along the way
- Genetic Counseling Intern
- Genetic Counselor
- Lead/Senior Genetic Counselor
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