Prenatal Genetic Counselor II: Patient Care & Teaching

UCSF Health, AG; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Medical Center seeks a genetic counselor to support prenatal genetics services. You will obtain patient histories, construct three-generation pedigrees, and convey genetic risks in a compassionate, non-directive manner.

The role includes coordinating care across clinics and supervising counseling interns. You will communicate findings to referring providers, discuss testing options, and participate in teaching activities and occasional research enrollment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program.
• Passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling exam.
• California Genetic Counselor license.
• 5 years of experience in genetic counseling.
• Experience in a Prenatal Diagnostic Center.
• Bilingual in Spanish or Cantonese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review histories and generate a three generation pedigree.
• Communicate genetic risks, medical information and testing options non-directively.
• Provide short-term counseling and facilitate informed decision making.
• Generate summary notes and communicate findings to referring provider.
• Coordinate service delivery across clinics and supervise interns.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Prenatal genetics

Spanish or Cantonese (plus)

Education

Accredited Genetic Counseling Program

ABGC exam passed

Tools

California Genetic Counselor license

Job description

UCSF Medical Center seeks a genetic counselor to support prenatal genetics services. You will obtain patient histories, construct three-generation pedigrees, and convey genetic risks in a compassionate, non-directive manner.

The role includes coordinating care across clinics and supervising counseling interns. You will communicate findings to referring providers, discuss testing options, and participate in teaching activities and occasional research enrollment.