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Genetic Counselor
Job Group: Health and Wellness Services
Job Subgroup: Health Services Professional
Salary Range (Annual):
23: $58,000-118,360 Employee Category: Academic Staff
Job Code: HS020
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Job Summary:
Provides counseling and education to patients on genetic information, diseases, and testing to support informed patient decision-making.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Interviews, evaluates, and provides information to patients on genetics. Identifies risk and recommends solutions or medical treatments to ensure the well-being of patients suffering from genetic diseases and conditions
- Writes reports and disseminates information to patients and medical providers about testing options and associated risks, benefits, and limitations regarding complex genetic concepts
- Serves as a subject matter expert to internal and external stakeholders and provides information through various communication mediums, and attends professional events
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Education:
Master's Degree Preferred Minimum
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Institution Job:
No
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Required Supervisory Duty of at Least 2.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) Employees:
No
- Employee Category:
Academic Staff
- Scaled Job:
No
- Salary Range (Annual):
23: $58,000-118,360
- Job Code:
HS020: Genetic Counselor
- Link directly to this job title: https://hr.wisc.edu/standard-job-descriptions/?q=HS020