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Madison, Wisconsin

Genetic Counselor Assistant - Medical Genetics

CounselorNo weekendsFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not listed

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday – Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We Are Seeking a Genetic Counselor Assistant To

  • Work collaboratively to support the functions of the genetic counseling team across the organization.
  • Draw and update patient pedigrees using patient history forms.
  • Assist genetic counselors with administrative tasks such as patient scheduling, case preparation, sending faxes, writing letters of medical necessity and completing any additional paperwork, etc.
  • Call to obtain results or additional records from various hospital departments, outside laboratories, and/or physician offices prior to the appointment or as requested for emergent inpatient consults.
  • Perform literature reviews under the guidance of the genetic counselor.

At UW Health, You Will Have

  • An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
  • Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
  • Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
  • Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education

  • Minimum – 1-2 years post high school education
  • Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education

Work Experience

Preferred – Two years clinical experience in a genetics specialty clinic

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

UW Hospital and Clinics benefits

Key Responsibilities

Support the genetic counseling team by drawing patient pedigrees and managing administrative tasks such as scheduling and case preparation. Coordinate with hospital departments and laboratories to obtain medical records and perform literature reviews.

Requirements

Requires a minimum of 1-2 years of post-high school education, with a bachelor's degree in biological or health sciences preferred. Two years of clinical experience in a genetics specialty clinic is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient Pedigree DrawingMedical Record RetrievalLiterature ReviewAdministrative SupportMedical GeneticsClinical Coordination

Medical Genetics — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 34% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Wisconsin is 94.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.7% of Wisconsin clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Counselor Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

5
<$75k
3
$75k-95k
10
$95k-115k
5
$115k-135k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks22 jobs

401k / retirement match
95% this job
CME allowance
32%
Sign-on bonus
27%
PSLF eligible
9%
Loan repayment
5%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.9
Better work-life than 30% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 13,751 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends

Living in Madison

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$433k
Typical market rent
$1,616/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
97.3
State income tax
Up to 7.7%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Madison, WI metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UW Health

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Madison, WI
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Excellent benefits package
Health and dental insurance
Paid time off
Two-week paid parental leave
Adoption assistance
Retirement plans
Options for flexible schedules and shifts
Wellness Options at Work