Genetic Counselor

Location Address:

2800 10th Ave Receiving Dock Minneapolis, MN 55407-1311

Date Posted:

May 20, 2026

Department:

16002942

AHCI Genetic Counseling Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

40

Union Contract:

Non-Union-NCT Weekend Rotation:

None Job Summary:

This genetic counselor role is embedded within the Allina Health Cancer Institute (AHCI) and is dedicated to oncology-focused genetic counseling. The position joins a collaborative team of 12 genetic counselors providing care to patients with cancer diagnoses, as well as clinically unaffected individuals. The genetic counselor is an integral member of the multidisciplinary oncology care team, contributing to risk assessment, personalized screening and treatment decision-making and family-centered care. Active participation in tumor boards, case conferences, process improvement initiatives, and disease-specific teams is expected. This is a hybrid role with in-clinic responsibilities across AHCI metro sites.

Key Position Details:

1.0 FTE (80 hours per two-week pay period) 8-hour day shift No weekends Hybrid role

Job Description:

Provides Genetic Counseling assessment and services to patients and families. Collaborates with care team in providing patient care related to genetic counseling. Supports and improves provision of care within the service. Principle Responsibilities Provides genetic services for patients, families and other health care professionals. Reviews patient/family indications for referral for genetic counseling. Constructs relevant, targeted and comprehensive personal and family histories and pedigrees, including 3-4 generation pedigrees. Obtains and reviews medical records and available genetic test results. Ensures information is communicated to patients and families with consideration for education level, age, culture and population specific considerations. Collaborates with physicians and other health care professionals as a member of the multidisciplinary team. Critically assesses genetic/genomic, medical and social science literature and information. Provides genetic counseling to patients and family. Chooses appropriate tests based on family history or diagnosis. Discusses testing and management options including limitations of the test, specificity and sensitivity. Discusses implications and genetic risks related to patient and family history. Facilitates informed decision making related to testing and management. Participates in specialty lab orders and informed consent process. Advocates for the patient/family, promoting client-centered, informed, noncoercive and value-based decision making. Documents findings. Documents in a timely manner according to department guidelines. Documents assessment findings, risks and relevant options for testing and any referral or recommendations. Documents discussions and decisions made by patient and family. Documents all correspondence. Orders lab tests through the electronic medical record. Documents telephone encounters in the medical record. Participates in department/service leadership. Evaluates personal clinical quality and effectiveness. Participates in multi-disciplinary improvement teams. Analyzes organizational systems that have an impact on patient care and assist in care optimization. Contributes to the professional development of peers, colleagues, and others. Participates in educational activities that enhance professional performance. Assists in the development and standardization of practice protocols and processes. Participates in medical and genetics research projects. Incorporate and share research findings into practice. Participates in establishing and monitoring standards of practice in collaboration with other genetics experts. Participates with physician leadership to advance program development as indicated. Other duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, or equivalent Preferred Qualifications 2 to 5 years experience providing genetic counseling Licenses/Certifications Certified Genetic Counselor - American Board of Genetic Counseling required or American Board of Genetics and Genomics within 180 Days Minnesota Licensure for Genetic Counselor required within 180 days

Physical Demands Sedentary:

Lifting weight up to 10 lbs. occasionally, negligible weight frequently

Pay Range Pay Range:

$40.08 to $54.93 per hour The pay described reflects the base hiring pay range. Your starting rate would depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, your experience, education, and the union agreement (if applicable). Shift, weekend and/or other differentials may be available to increase your pay rate for certain shifts or work. Benefit Summary Allina Health believes the best way to provide safe and compassionate care for our patients is by nurturing the passion of those who care for them. That's why we devote extraordinary resources to help you grow and thrive — not only as a professional but also as a whole person. When you join our team, you have access to a wealth of valuable employee benefits that support the total well-being — mind, body, spirit and community — of you and your family members. Allina Health is all in on your well-being. Because well-being means something different to everyone, our award-winning program provides you with the resources you need to help you navigate your personal journey. This includes well-being dollars, dedicated well-being navigators, and many programs, activities, articles, videos, personal coaching and tools to support you on your journey. In addition, Allina Health offers employee resources groups (ERGs) -- voluntary, employee-led groups that serve as a resource for members and organizations by fostering a diverse, inclusive workplace aligned with the organization's mission, values, goals, business practices, and objectives. Allina Health also engages employees in various community involvement and volunteering events.

Benefits include:

Medical/Dental PTO/Time Away Retirement Savings Plans Life Insurance Short-term/Long-term Disability Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness) Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Allina Health is a 501(c)(3) eligible employer •Benefit eligibility/offerings are determined by FTE and if you are represented by a union. People at Allina Health have a career of making a difference in the lives of the millions of patients we see each year at our 90+ clinics, 12 hospitals and through a wide variety of specialty care services in Minnesota and western Wisconsin. We're a not-for-profit organization committed to enriching your career by providing ongoing training, competitive compensation, support for work-life balance and ways to give back to the communities we serve. Join our team of 27,000+ employees - your career opportunities are limitless! Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere for our employees, patients, and community. Allina Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and will make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Allina Health is an E-Verify Employer Allina Health complies with federal requirements to verify the employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Allina Health is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from each new employee's Form I-9 to records available from the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm work authorization. An E-Verify case must be created no later than the third business day after the employee starts work for pay. All Forms I-9 must be completed and received by the Office of Human Resources accordingly. For more information, link to: Right to Work Poster (e-verify.gov)

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