Genetic Counselor

Sutter Health; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yes

Job summary

Sutter Health, at CPMC-California Pacific Med Center in San Francisco, seeks a Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive counseling for patients at risk of hereditary conditions. You will guide patients through testing options, interpret results, and plan follow-up care.

Requirements include a Master’s in Genetic Counseling and CGC certification, with at least two years of relevant experience. Weekend and after-hours shifts are not required; standard full-time days apply.

Qualifications

• Understanding of clinical applications and standards for genetic services.
• Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer databases.
• Good communication and writing ability; teamwork with health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Provide genetic counseling to patients referred to the program with hereditary risk.
• Counsels on genetic testing options, results, implications, and follow-up recommendations.

Skills

Clinical counseling

Data retrieval / database

Communication & writing

Team collaboration

Education

Master's: Genetic Counseling

CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor

Job description

We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

Organization

CPMC-California Pacific Med Center

Position Overview

Is responsible for providing genetic counseling to patients referred to the program who may be at risk for a hereditary condition. Counsels patients referred to the program on all genetic testing related matters, including risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, and suggested follow-up.

Education

Job Description

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Master's: Genetic Counseling

Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing

Typical Experience

2 years recent relevant experience.

Certification & Licensure

CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor

Skills And Knowledge

• Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
• Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
• Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.

Job Shift

Days

Schedule

Full Time

Days Of The Week

Monday - Friday

Weekend Requirements

None

Benefits

Yes

Unions

No

Position Status

Exempt

Weekly Hours

40

Employee Status

Regular

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range

Pay Range is $111,592.00 to $167,398.40 / annual salary

The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location. Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health's comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.