Sutter Health

Genetic Counselor, Onocology

Sutter Health$111K — $167K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Genetic Counseling required; equivalent experience may be accepted.
  • CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor certification required.
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent relevant experience.
  • Strong understanding of clinical applications for genetic services.
  • Ability to retrieve and input data into clinical databases.

Responsibilities

  • Provide genetic counseling to assigned clients under general supervision.
  • Conduct comprehensive risk assessments related to genetic conditions.
  • Educate patients on genetic testing processes and implications of results.
  • Suggest follow-up actions and enrollment in clinical trials when appropriate.
  • Maintain professional relationships with referring clinicians and ensure excellent patient service.
  • Expand the scope and services of genetic testing and counseling offered to patients.
  • Educate community members and clinical staff about developments in genetic counseling.

Benefits

  • Eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity for professional development and educational support.
Full Job Description

Organization:

PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation CAD

Position Overview:

Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients. Oversee 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.

**Expected to be in the office 2-3 days a week**

Job Description:

EDUCATION:

  • Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.
  • Master's: Genetic Counseling


CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

  • CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

  • 2 year recent relevant experience


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

Pay Range is $111,592.00 to $167,398.40 / annual salary. Genetic Counselor III Pay Range is $59.02 to $88.53 / 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
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Founded
1981

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