Job Abstract

The Genetic Counselor will obtain and review pertinent medical, family and pregnancy histories and generate a three generation pedigree for patients and families at risk for a fetal anomaly or genetic disease or syndrome. Communicate genetic risks, medical information and testing/screening options to patients in a non-directive, supportive, and understandable manner. Provide short term supportive counseling and facilitate informed decision making. Generate summary note and communicate findings and recommendations to the referring provider following patient consult/procedure. Discuss significance of genetic test results with patient and referring provider. Ongoing case management responsibilities include communicating with various laboratories, consulting with medical geneticist or other specialists, coordinating additional studies, and scheduling follow up appointments as necessary.

Coordinate service delivery at satellite clinics, including management of appointment template and , processing of samples. Functions independently and as part of team in administration and development of programs integral to delivery of prenatal genetics services.

Undertake and coordinate graduate level teaching activities, and directly supervise genetic counseling interns involved in the care of patients.

Enroll patients and collect data for occasional research studies.

Note: UCSF Medical Center requires all Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to be credentialed through its Office
of Medical Affairs & Governances (OMAG) in order to practice and function in their clinical role. This
applies to both adult and pediatric APPs in the inpatient and outpatient clinical settings at all UCSF
Medical Center sites (Parnassus, Mt. Zion, Satellite Clinics, et al). Credentialing and approval of the
Standardized Procedures takes between 60-90 days and must be completed prior to the first working day

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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• Strong consideration given to a candidate demonstrating fluency in Spanish or Cantonese

• Graduate from an accredited Genetic Counseling Program
• Passed the American Board of Genetic Counseling exam and be able to provide documentation as such
• Genetic Counselor License issued by the State of California
• Previous experience in a and demonstrated expertise in the field of prenatal genetics