Genetics Counselor 2

About the role

The UW Medical Center-Montlake – Adult Genetics Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Genetics Counselor 2. The position is expected to last from August 2026 through April 2027.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assess and counsel clients with complex genetics problems.
• Participate in the development of educational programs; instruct medical staff, students and others regarding program services.
• Provide general consultation to other health care staff including community physicians and other primary care providers.
• Compile family histories, reviews medical records, genetic test results, and conduct patient education regarding complex genetic disorders.
• Refer complex cases to medical geneticist.
• Provide clinical support for hereditary cancer visits scheduled with the physician clinical geneticist.
• Cook up specialized genetic tests; support or guide insurance preauthorization; identify additional family members to be tested.
• Aid medical geneticist in determining patient care needs.
• Discuss prognosis and management options with medical geneticist.
• Inform patients regarding their risks/options and test results.
• Offer grief and crisis counseling to individuals and/or families.
• Collaborate with 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.
• Handle, order, and ship samples for specialized genetic testing in other locations.

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.