Job Summary
Job Summary
The Department of Pediatrics is looking for a Genetic Counselor to
join our team. This position provides genetic counseling services
and supports clinical genetic projects and research efforts within
the Department of Pediatrics. Clinical genetic counseling practice
areas include but are not limited to medical genetics and pediatric
sub-specialty clinics. The Genetic Counselor provides education,
risk assessment, counseling, support, and follow-up to individuals
and families who have or may have genetic health conditions. This
position will help support genetic counseling services and research
across multiple pediatric specialties and is housed under the
Division of Pediatric Neurology.
The Genetic Counselor, Temporary License is responsible for
providing information and support to families and will focus on one
of the following areas under the supervision of a Licensed Genetic
Counselor: Leukodystrophy and Epilepsy, Inpatient Neurology, and
General Neurology. The area of assignment will be determined during
the hiring process. Identifies, investigates, interprets, and
communicates potential risk factors and provides support and
counseling to families and patients by referring them to relevant
support services under the supervision of a Licensed Genetic
Counselor.
A temporary Genetic Counseling License is
required for this position and is only good for 18 months, after
which time the candidate must have a full Genetic Counseling
License. This position is supervised by a Licensed Genetic
Counselor while learning the nuances involved with genetic
services. The level of autonomy is limited in this learning
role.
The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package
including:
14.2% retirement contributions
Generous paid leave
time
11 paid
Holidays per year
50% tuition
reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent
children
Flex spending accounts
University provided basic employee
life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to
$25,000
Variety of elective insurance
coverage, including life insurance, short and
long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment,
accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.
Free transit on most UTA services
Employee discounts on a variety of products and services,
including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and
fitness, restaurants, retail, and travel
Professional development opportunities
Additional benefits information is available at
https://benefits.utah.edu/.
Responsibilities
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated
requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by
requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according
to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be
made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs
that object to vaccinations. Applicants must demonstrate the
potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as
outlined in the position description.
Essential
FunctionsThe essential functions of the Genetic Counselor,
Temporary License position will be performed with the supervision
of a Licensed Genetic Counselor. The essential functions include,
but are not limited to:
- Performs genetic risk assessments by collecting and evaluating
medical and family histories.
- Analyzes and interprets information obtained from patients,
medical records and resource materials.
- Evaluates complex medical and genetic literature and
incorporates it into clinical practice.
- Explains testing options, procedures, test results and their
implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic
consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as
needed.
- Works with health care team in development and implementation
of the care plan.
- Advises patients and families regarding financial and community
resources.
- Evaluates outcomes and modifies testing or medical
recommendations.
- Facilitates involvement of treatment team members, timely
reports and scheduling of team conferences.
- Assist with prior authorization, working with family and payor
to ensure appropriate testing is ordered.
- Participate in newborn screening follow-up, including
counseling of newly identified families and reporting information
back to the department of health for conditions referred to
pediatric neurology.
- Participates in University of Utah Genetic Counseling Graduate
Program, including clinical rotation supervision, teaching,
research or other program activities.
Job will support other at need divisions as well on
request but be housed within the division of
Neurology. DisclaimerThis job
description has been designed to indicate the general nature and
level of work performed by employees within this classification. It
is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive
inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to the job.
Working
Conditions and Physical Demands Employee must be able
to meet the following requirements with or without an
accommodation.
- This position involves light work that may exert up to 20
pounds and may consistently require light work involving lifting,
carrying, pushing, pulling or otherwise moving objects involving
patient care or medical equipment.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Current Temporary Genetic Counselor License in the State of
Utah.
Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program or
equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years
of related work experience).
Preferences
Special Instructions
Requisition Number: PRN45836B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: 40 hours per week, Monday through
Friday, 8am-5pm. Due to the nature of the position, some weekend
and evening work may be required based on operational needs.
Department: 00848 - Pediatric Administration
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $78,167 - $92,500
Close Date: 11/05/2026
Open Until Filled:
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