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**Open Date** 12/15/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN43829B

**Job Title** PS Genetic Counselor

**Working Title** PS Genetic Counselor

**Career Progression Track** UGR

Track Level

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm.

**VP Area** U of U Health - Academics

**Department** 00848 - Pediatric Administration

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $82,100 - $111,040

**Close Date** 03/15/2026

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Job Summary:

The Division of Medical Genetics with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City and Lehi, Utah, is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor to provide comprehensive genetic counseling services for inborn errors of metabolism/metabolic genetic conditions. This position involves the opportunity to participate in the University of Utah Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, with student education, supervision, and mentorship. If you are interested in becoming part of a team whose mission is to improve the lives of pediatric and adult patients, we invite you to consider this opportunity.

The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Excellent**health care coverage**at affordable rates (see the**Summary Comparison**for more information)

+ **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

Essential Functions:

+ Collaborates with newborn screening teams for Utah, Nevada, and Alaska; tracks newborn screen cases and runs regular newborn screen rounds to improve communication and screening process; closely work with metabolic clinic providers for decision making on newborn screen cases.

+ Performs patient/family genetic risk assessment: collects and evaluates medical and family histories; obtains and reviews medical records to confirm reported diagnosis; analyzes and interprets information obtained from patient, medical records, and resource materials; evaluates complex medical and genetic literature from varied sources and incorporates into clinical practice.

+ Provides information regarding the etiology, inheritance, incidence, carrier risks, and natural history/prognosis for genetic conditions/diseases; facilities patients understanding of genetic, medical and psychosocial information including risks, testing options and procedures, test results and their implications; performs psychosocial assessment during genetic consultation and provides grief and crisis counseling as needed.

+ Formulates genetic testing and/or medical recommendations in collaboration with providers and team members; facilitates referrals for other family members who seek information; provides medical genetic counseling.

+ Implements or facilitates the recommendations based upon patient-family assessment: coordinates request for laboratory services, analyzes and interprets clinical/laboratory findings and conveys results to patients, physicians and team members; distinguishes complex laboratory results requiring action; seeks appropriate supervision for representation/participation in action; provides reassurance and support to the patient.

+ Evaluates patient-family care; writes detailed consultation reports conveying complex genetic concepts to patients and referring health care providers; completes chart notes and keeps statistics on outcome; records patient interactions.

Disclaimer:

This 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.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. 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

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 license as a Genetic Counselor 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).

Preferred

Licensure to practice in a clinical field.

Preferences

Department Preferences:

+ Previous clinical genetic counseling experience.

+ Certified or eligible for certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling.

_Applicants will be screened according to preferences_

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu

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