Uw Health

Genetic Counselor - Genomic Medicine

Uw Health$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or Clinical/Medical Genetics from an accredited program.
  • Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling.
  • 2+ years of experience in clinical genetic counseling, preferably in nephrology or pediatric specialties.
  • Strong communication skills for effective patient interaction and education.
  • Ability to adapt to changing clinical needs and grow service offerings.

Responsibilities

  • Provide genetic counseling for nephrology and pediatric specialty indications.
  • Expand genetic counseling services to include direct-to-consumer results.
  • Support the implementation of a new population screening program.
  • Conduct patient assessments to evaluate genetic risks.
  • Collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental insurance.
  • Generous paid time off.
  • Retirement plans to secure your financial future.
  • Two weeks of paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Flexible scheduling options to promote work-life balance.
  • Emphasis on employee wellbeing through various support resources.
  • Tuition benefits to aid professional development and career advancement.
  • Referral bonus opportunities for bringing in suitable candidates.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Work Schedule:
100% FTE, 40 Hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

We are seeking a Genetic Counselor - Genomic Medicine to:
• Provide genetic counseling in existing practice for nephrology and specified pediatric specialty indications.
• Grow genetic counseling reach to include direct to consumer results and healthy adult screening.
• Support clinical outreach needs for new population screening program.

At UW Health, you will have:
• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, retirement plans, two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
• Access to great resources through the UW Health Employee Wellbeing Department that supports your emotional, financial, and physical well-being.
• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
• The opportunity to earn a referral bonus for referring friends, former colleagues or others to apply for open, posted positions.

Qualifications:
• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from a college or university program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling or the
• American Board of Genetic Counseling or a Master's degree in clinical or medical genetics prior to the establishment of the ACGC or ABGC Required

Work Experience:
• 2 years or more years' experience in clinical genetic counseling; experience in domain-specific area Preferred

Licenses & Certifications:
• Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling Required
• Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling Preferred

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

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About Uw Health

UW Health University Hospital is a 515-bed academic regional referral center with 127 outpatient clinics, located on the western edge of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's campus in Madison, Wisconsin. It is an American College of Surgeons designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma center, one of only two in Wisconsin. UW Health University Hospital has seven intensive care units, pediatric, neonatal, cardiac, cardiothoracic, burn, neurosurgery). UW Health University Hospital was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the 16th best hospital in the United States and the #1 hospital in Wisconsin in the publication's 2021-2022 Best Hospitals Honor Roll, earning national rankings in 10 adult and 6 pediatric specialties. Additionally, UW Health University Hospital was ranked as the 22nd best hospital in the United States and #84th Best Hospitals in the world by Newsweek in 2022. UW Health describes itself as "the integrated health system of the University of Wisconsin–Madison." It is the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. It is also the primary teaching affiliate of the University of Wisconsin–Madison's School of Nursing and School of Pharmacy, and is a teaching affiliate of Edgewood College's Henry Predolin School of Nursing. UW Health University Hospital is home to the University of Wisconsin Carbone Cancer Center, one of 40 National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers. UW Health also operates the American Family Children's Hospital, a 110-bed pediatric hospital located adjacent to University Hospital, as well as UW Health at the American Center, a 59-bed hospital and emergency room located on the Northeast Side of Madison. Additionally, UW Health operates a network of outpatient clinics at over 80 sites throughout southern and central Wisconsin and northern Illinois, and has partnerships with UnityPoint Meriter Hospital in Madison, Beloit Hospital in Beloit, Wisconsin, and Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Illinois. UW Health also has an affiliated insurance company, Quartz Health Solutions, Inc., operated in partnership with UnityPoint Health and Gundersen Health System.
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