Genetic Counselor IV

Genetic Counselor

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative Genetic Counselor to join the renowned UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute. In this role, you will provide specialized genetic counseling and risk assessment services for patients and families affected by inherited cardiovascular conditions, including cardiomyopathies, aortopathies, arrhythmias, and lipid disorders. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will play a critical role in guiding patients through complex genetic testing and helping shape personalized care plans that support improved outcomes and lifelong cardiovascular health. The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, offering an excellent work-life balance within a nationally recognized healthcare system.

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate Genetic Counselor level and corresponding salary range based on their individual education, qualifications, and professional experience. The Genetic Counselor I salary starts at $37.88 per hour. Genetic Counselor roles are eligible for a generous sign-on bonus!

Responsibilities:

• Serves in an expert role to advance a dept/division strategic initiative
• Assumes an expert role in mentoring and coordinating various learners within the dept/division
• Performs all duties of a Genetic Counselor III
• Quality Initiative project or GC student thesis committee member or patient experience assessment
• Is an author on a publication in a peer review journal
• Performs all clinical duties at a highly proficient level
• Research GC: Assists with grant proposals and submissions; writes abstracts and manuscripts, coordinates research studies; develops and implements research theories and hypotheses. Writes and submits IRB protocols.
• Provides lectures for the Univ of Pitt GC program
• Identifies opportunities for expansion of genetic services/programs
• Proficient involvement with research activities

Genetic Counselor IV:

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetics Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• 7 years of experience as a genetic counselor required.

Genetic Counselor I:

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• 1 year of experience as a genetic counselor preferred.

Genetic Counselor II:

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• 3 years of experience as a genetic counselor required.

Genetic Counselor III:

• Master of Science in Human Genetics/Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited institution.
• 5 years of experience as a genetic counselor required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) certified genetic counselor who holds a PA license.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran