Genetic Counselor III, Limited Term, Travel required

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Organization:

SPMF-Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation - South

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.

**LIMITED TERM/ 26 WEEKS/ BENEFITTED**

Job Description:

These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).

EDUCATION:
Master's: Genetic Counseling

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:
CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor

OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling
 

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:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $57.69 to $86.53 / hour

The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package. ​