University of Washington Medical Center
Location
Seattle, Washington
Salary
$48 - $67 / HOUR
The Genetic Counselor provides pre and post-test counseling, evaluates family histories, and supports hereditary cancer visits. They collaborate with medical geneticists and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and specialized genetic testing.
Requires a Master's Degree in genetic counseling or a related field and certification by a national certification board. A valid Washington state DOH license for Genetic Counselors is mandatory.
The UW Medical Center-Montlake – Adult Genetics Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Genetics Counselor 2. WORK SCHEDULE Full-Time / 40 Hours Per Week Day Shift This position is expected to last from August 2026 through April 2027 POSITION HIGHLIGHTS The individual in this position will compile, evaluate, and document the family history and genetic test results, and provide pre and post-test genetic counseling services to patients and/or families. Under general supervision, assesses and counsels clients with complex genetics problems. Participate in the development of educational programs; Instruct medical staff, students and others regarding program services. Provides general consultation to other health care staff including community physicians and other primary care providers. The Genetic Counselor will compile family histories, reviews medical records, genetic test results, and conduct patient education regarding complex genetic disorders. Refer complex cases to medical geneticist. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Provide clinical support for hereditary cancer visits scheduled with the physician clinical geneticist. Coordinate ordering specialized genetic tests; support or guide insurance preauthorization; identify additional family members to be tested Assist medical geneticist in determining patient care needs Discuss prognosis and management options with medical geneticist Educate patients regarding their risks/options and test results Provide grief and crisis counseling to individuals and/or families Work in an interdisciplinary team to provide follow-up patient care Coordinate patient services with other health care providers, social services, insurance companies, and other resources based upon evaluation of individual patient needs Coordinate the handling, ordering and shipping of samples for specialized genetic testing in other locations DESIRED One or more years of professional genetic counseling experience REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Master's Degree in genetics counseling or a related field from a program accredited by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel OR equivalent education and/or experience LICENSE REQUIRED WA state DOH license for Genetic Counselor Accreditation Requirement: Certification by a national certification board for medical genetics personnel as a Genetics Counselor ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances. The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street. Excellence. Exploration. Education. ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals. All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community. Compensation, Benefits and
Pay Range Minimum: $48.01 hourly Pay Range Maximum: $66.70 hourly Other Compensation: - Benefits: For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-temporary-per-diem-and-less-than-half-time/ Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Temporary or Regular? This is a temporary position FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00% Union/Bargaining
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