Genetic Counselor Salary in the United States
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How much does a Genetic Counselor make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Genetic Counselor in the United States is $39 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $34 and $44. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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Genetics Counselor

Yoh Enterprise - Temple City , CA

Genetic Counselor Yoh Life Sciences seeking an experienced, full-time, laboratory genetic counselor to work in Temple City, CA or Atlanta, GA. This position is immediately available! Job ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Physician: Pediatric Geneticist needed in Sioux Falls, SD! | JOB-2606521

CompHealth - Sioux Falls , SD

Multiple molecular geneticists and genetic counselors * Research opportunities available * Retention loan available * Excellent compensation and benefits package Benefits: * Our services are free for ...

CompHealth - 9 days ago

Physician / Family Practice / North Carolina / Permanent / MFM Locums Needed Near Wilmington, NC Job

MPLT Healthcare - Wilmington , North Carolina

The practice includes two genetic counselors, one nurse practitioner, six ultrasound technicians and experienced administrative staff. * Practice is consultative only; no deliveries * Provide ...

MedCareers - 1 day ago

Corporate Counsel

St Genetics - Navasota , TX

... genetic improvement throughout the world. RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES · Draft and review contracts ... counsel regarding disputes/litigation. EDUCATION / QUALIFICATIONS · Law degree from an ABA ...

ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago

Maternal Fetal Medicine Ultrasound Sonographer

CENTER FOR FETAL MEDICINE AND WOMEN'S ULTRASOUND - Los Angeles , CA

... of genetic counselors, a nutritionist, and three other sonographers. This is an exceptional opportunity to work in an intellectually stimulating environment that also presents a variety of ...

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Financial Counselor II - Dallas

UT Southwestern Medical Center - Dallas , TX

Job Duties 1.Provides complex financial counseling for services that occur across two or more ... genetic information; citizenship status; and protected veteran status. In addition, it is UT ...

Jobble, Inc. - 1 day ago

What does a Genetic Counselor do?

Genetic Counselor

Participate in the training of genetic counseling students through the Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling.

June 18, 2019

Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

June 18, 2019

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and works under minimal supervision.

June 23, 2019

Demonstrated clinical, counseling, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.

June 23, 2019

Participates in prenatal diagnosis clinics by reviewing charts, providing genetic counseling to prenatal patients for a wide range of indications, developing comprehensive plan of care for high-risk pregnancies with the Maternal-Fetal-Medicine physicians, providing emotional support to patients, coordinating genetic/follow-up testing and referrals to other specialists, completing documentation of the patient visit including summary letters to patients and referring physicians in a timely manner, assisting with specialty prenatal diagnosis clinics as assigned .

August 14, 2019

Provides counseling for patients and their families around prenatal genetic issues (including advanced maternal age, prior infant/pregnancy with a genetic syndrome or birth defect, carrier screening, aneuploidy screening, ultrasound findings, diagnostic testing, family history of birth defect or genetic condition, and consanguinity).

August 15, 2019

Obtain informed consent to participate in NIDCD genetic research protocols, including whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing.

August 17, 2019

Develops curricula and conducts lectures, small group discussions, and individual instruction for nursing, laboratory, and medical staff in all primary care and specialty areas.

August 22, 2019

Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.

August 27, 2019

Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc.

August 29, 2019

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