Uw Health

Genetics Counselor - Oncology

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

  • Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling or related field from an accredited program.
  • 2+ years of clinical genetic counseling experience preferred.
  • Eligibility for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling required.
  • Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Join a large team of genetic counselors in oncology genetics.
  • Provide clinical genetic counseling services and case coordination for patients and families.
  • Work in various clinics including general oncology, high risk breast, digestive health, and pancreatic cancer prevention.
  • Assist in training and supervision of genetic counseling students.

Benefits

  • Excellent health and dental insurance coverage.
  • Generous paid time off policy.
  • Retirement plans to secure your future.
  • Two-week paid parental leave and adoption assistance.
  • Flexible scheduling options for work-life balance.
  • Access to wellness programs for employee and family well-being.
  • Tuition benefits for professional growth and advancement.
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Job Description

Work Schedule:

Full-time, 100% FTE, 8-hour day shifts. Shifts are scheduled Monday through Friday Between the hours of 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the operational needs of the department.

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We are seeking a Genetic Counselor - Oncology to:
  • Join a large and growing team of genetic counselors to provide care in a highly collaborative oncology genetics environment.
  • Provide clinical genetic counseling services and general case coordination to patients and families seen at University Hospital and other clinical affiliates across UW Health.
  • Clinical settings include general oncology genetics, high risk breast clinic, digestive health clinic, and pancreatic cancer prevention clinic.
  • Assist in the training and supervision of genetic counseling students in the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies training 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 UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.


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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