Genetic Counselor III, OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine
Listed compensation
$107k-$160k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!
Organization
SMF-Sutter Med Foundation- Central
Position Overview
Under general supervision, responsible for providing genetic counseling to all assigned clients.
Oversee and participate in the counseling of patients on all genetically related matters including: risk assessment, overview of genetic testing, test results and implications, suggested follow-up and clinical trials enrollment. Works to continue to expand genetic testing and counseling services offered to patients.
Responsible for maintaining professional relationships with referring clinicians, excellent patient service and educating both the community and clinical members on genetic counseling and testing updates.
Job Description
Education
- Master's: Genetic Counseling
- Credentialing must be completed within 45 days of hire prior to billing
Certification & Licensure
- CGC-Certified Genetic Counselor
- OR ABGC-American Board of Genetic Counseling
Typical Experience
2 year recent relevant experience
Skills and Knowledge
Understanding of clinical applications and standards necessary to provide comprehensive, current genetic services and counseling.
- Familiar with input and data retrieval on computer database.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, good writing ability.
- Knowledge and experience in the area of teamwork with health professionals.
Job Shift
Days
Schedule: Full Time
Days of the Week
Monday - Friday
Weekend Requirements
None
Benefits
Yes
Unions
No
Position Status: Exempt
Weekly Hours
40
Employee Status
Regular
Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.
- Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
- Pay Range is $106,745.60 to $160,118.40 / annual salary
The posted pay range is based on the position's primary work location. Candidates who reside and work outside of that location may be subject to a different pay range based on their work location.
Candidate starting salaries consider multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities
The genetic counselor is responsible for providing genetic counseling, risk assessment, and test result interpretation to patients. They also manage clinical trial enrollment and educate both the community and clinical staff on genetic services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling and possess CGC or ABGC certification. A minimum of two years of recent relevant experience is required for this position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Genetic Counseling Career Context
In California, the Genetic Counseling weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$119k (15 salary observations; 20 listings), vs ~$103k nationally (56 salary observations; 159 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$133k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $121k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · top 25% in genetic counseling | ranked against 46 Genetic Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $107k–$160k | Genetic Counseling median $94k (middle half $82k–$115k)32 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $119k median in California | $103k nationally (+15%)15 state / 56 national salary observations |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$121k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Genetic Counseling listings in California | 7 active | 47 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 0% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment92 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Genetic Counseling pay trend | +13.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor III, OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine at Sutter Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Genetic Counseling — ranked against 46 active Genetic Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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