Sutter Health

Genetic Counselor, Lead

Sutter Health$135K — $202K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Genetic Counseling
  • Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) or certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC)
  • Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience
  • Strong understanding of clinical applications and standards for genetic services
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide clinical leadership to the genetic counseling staff
  • Counsel patients on genetic matters including risk assessment and testing implications
  • Oversee the expansion of genetic testing and counseling services
  • Maintain professional relationships with referring clinicians
  • Educate community and clinical members on genetic counseling updates
  • Contribute to patient care coordination in an ambulatory setting

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Support for professional development
  • Opportunity to work in a state-approved prenatal diagnosis center
Full Job Description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Responsible for providing clinical leadership to the genetic counseling staff in a state-approved prenatal diagnosis center serving all assigned clients. Oversees and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients. Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates. Contributes to the coordination and continuity of care and treatment of patients in an ambulatory setting.

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Master's: Genetic Counseling



CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
  • OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling



TYPICAL EXPERIENCE :

  • 6 year recent relevant experience



SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
Leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
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:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Regular

Pay Range is $135,054.40 to $202,592.00 / annual salary

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidates experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Healths comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.

About Sutter Health

Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health system in Northern California, headquartered in Sacramento. It includes doctors, hospitals and other health care services in more than 100 Northern California cities and towns. Major service lines of Sutter Health-affiliated hospitals include cardiac care, women’s and children’s services, cancer care, orthopedics and advanced patient safety technology.
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Size
58,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1981

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