Genetic Counselor: Guide Families Through Hereditary Testing

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

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.