Genetic Counselor Salary in Parkersburg, WV

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How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Parkersburg, WV? The average Genetic Counselor salary in Parkersburg, WV is $76,635 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $69,300 and $85,368. Salary ranges 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.

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Lead Genetic Counseling Assistant

Genome Medical - South San Francisco , CA

Description: Genetic Counseling Assistant Lead (GCA Lead) At Genome Medical, we are dedicated to providing greater access to genetic care for our patients! Accelerate your career as a Genetic ...

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Genetics Counselor

Hamdan Resources - Seattle , WA

Interpret and communicate complex genetic test results to patients in a clear and understandable manner * Provide counseling and support to individuals and families coping with the emotional ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago

Summer Camp Counselor

Westminster University - Salt Lake City , UT

Westminster University Summer Camp Counselor Schedule: Up to 40 hours per week, for 3 weeks ... genetic information, status as a veteran, or any other category or classification protected by ...

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Counselor - LADC/ADC-T Evenings

Meridian Behavioral Health - Saint Paul , MN

Alcohol and Drug Counselor (ADC-T / LADC) Location: Eagan, MN Hours: 12:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mon - Fri ... genetics.

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Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

gpac - Sumter , SC

As a counselor, you will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of ... military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or ...

LinkedIn - 7 days ago

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (100% Remote)

Included Health - Kansas City , MO

... Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Practical Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team of ... disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included ...

LinkedIn - 9 days ago

What does a Genetic Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Genetic Counselor

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

December 15, 2022

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

December 22, 2022

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

December 26, 2022

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

January 07, 2023

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

January 17, 2023

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 .

March 15, 2023

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).

March 25, 2023

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

April 06, 2023

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.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Genetic Counselor in Parkersburg, WV

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69300

85368

76635

Average Total Cash Compensation

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69478

85435

76849

What is the average salary for Genetic Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Counselor in Parkersburg, WV. The base salary for Genetic Counselor ranges from $69,300 to $85,368 with the average base salary of $76,635. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,478 to $85,435 with the average total cash compensation of $76,849.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$76,635	$69,300 - $85,368
Bonus	$214	$178 - $67
Total Pay	$76,849	$69,478 - $85,435

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Genetic Counselor Salary Near Parkersburg, WV

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Charleston, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,087 - $87,570	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Huntington, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $69,706 - $85,868	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Wheeling, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,402 - $94,117	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Fairmont, WV	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,402 - $94,117	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Newark, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $76,157 - $93,816	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV
CITY, STATE Chillicothe, OH	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $72,187 - $88,925	COMPARE TO Parkersburg, WV

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About Parkersburg, West Virginia

Parkersburg is a city in and the county seat of Wood County, West Virginia, United States. Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha rivers, it is the state's third-largest city and the largest city in the Parkersburg-Marietta-Vienna metropolitan area. The population was 31,492 at the 2010 census. Its peak population was 44,797 in 1960. The city is about 14 miles south of Marietta, Ohio. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reached Parkersburg in 1857, but lacked a crossing over the Ohio River until after the American Civil War. When the B&O completed the Parkersburg Bridge (CSX) 18...

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