Genetic Counselor

Color is revolutionizing cancer care with the nation’s first Virtual Cancer Clinic, delivering high-quality, physician-led multidisciplinary care across all 50 states. Our innovative, guideline-based approach spans cancer screening, risk assessment, prevention, diagnosis, treatment support, and survivorship. In addition to personalized direct medical care, our services include cancer genetics risk assessment, nutrition, mental health support and at-home cancer screening diagnostics. Using technology-driven, patient-centric solutions, Color is transforming how employers, unions, health plans, and governments address cancer. Color’s goal is to close critical cancer care gaps, improve cancer outcomes, and guide patients with empathy through their healthcare journeys.

Color is a fast-moving digital health startup. Our tools, workflows, and programs evolve quickly as we scale, and we're looking for people who are energized by that pace rather than unsettled by it.

Apply to join Color and do the most meaningful work of your career. If you are not sure that you’re 100% qualified but are up for the challenge - we want you to apply!

• Conduct genetic counseling visits for the majority of caseload volume to individuals with positive or complex hereditary cancer genetic and pharmacogenomic results, discussing test findings, risk implications, and published medical management and screening recommendations

• Conduct cancer risk assessment visits — evaluating personal and family cancer history, genetic and non-genetic risk factors, characterizing hereditary cancer risk, and identifying candidates for genetic testing

• Support Color's active cancer treatment patients with genetic counseling as a smaller, ongoing part of caseload

• Deliver clear, compassionate cancer risk guidance in a telehealth format, building rapport and trust with clients without in-person interaction

• Communicate complex hereditary cancer risk information clearly and compassionately to individuals with varying levels of health literacy, adapting communication style for phone- and video-based encounters

• Navigate Color's telehealth platform, EHR, and virtual scheduling tools efficiently to manage a remote cancer genetics caseload

• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation of client interactions in Color's systems in accordance with clinical, telehealth, and regulatory standards

• Stay current on hereditary cancer genetics literature, testing methodologies, NCCN and other published medical management guidelines, and telehealth best practices relevant to Color's oncology programs

• Adapt quickly to evolving workflows, tools, and processes as Color's programs scale, and contribute ideas for continuous improvement

• 💰 Competitive salary

• ✨ Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits

• 📈 401k match

• 📝 Monthly phone and wifi stipend for employees, annual ergo stipend

• 🏝 Generous vacation policy, paid holidays and company-wide recharge days

• 🍼 Equal paid parental leave for birthing and non-birthing parents

• 💛 Modern Health, Maven, Rocket Lawyer memberships

• 🩺 Access to Color’s Cancer Screening Service

Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: work experience, market data, skills, geographic location, and business need. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Color prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Color conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities in our recruitment process.