Genetic Counselor II or III

As a patient-focused organization, UCSF Medical Center exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. UCSF Medical Center seeks faculty and staff that are committed to the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence that are integral to our mission. 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 all 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.