Description

Genetic Counselor

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-41977
Position Category: Hospital/Clinic Support
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics
Posting Salary Range: $101, 481 - $135,063 per year, with offer based on experience, education and internal equity
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional evening and weekends as needed
Posting Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The Department of Molecular & Medical Genetics has an immediate opening for a full-time (1.0 FTE) genetic counselor specializing in pediatric genetics. The selected candidate will join our pediatric genetics team involving multiple MDs, NPs, genetic counselors, genetic counseling assistants and administrative staff. 

Function/Duties of Position

• This position will be actively involved in clinical genetic counseling services for in-person patient care and telehealth outpatient clinics alongside MD/NPs as well as through independent GC-led telehealth visits.
• The counselor will participate in overall coordination of patient care including intake, assessment, counseling, test coordination, and follow-up.
• Our genetic counselors are involved in several pediatric multidisciplinary clinics, working in partnership with care teams and medical geneticists.
• In addition to direct patient care, our genetic counselors serve a primary role in education to medical trainees, genetic counseling students and other health care providers.
• Participation in research and publication is also encouraged for interested faculty. 

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited training program
• Board Certified or an Active Candidate through the ABGC
• Maintain, or be eligible, for Oregon state and Washington state genetic counseling licensure 

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