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Sacramento, California

Genetic Counselor III, OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine

Genetic CounselorNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time

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

Patient educationCommunication 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).

What does the Genetic Counseling market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · top 25% in genetic counselingranked against 46 Genetic Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$107k–$160kGenetic 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 powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Genetic Counseling listings in California7 active47 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (46 Genetic Counseling listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Genetic Counselor Jobs

2 matches · ranked by pay
#1

Clinical Curation Scientist- Genetic Counselor

Abbott · Marshfield, Wisconsin

$61k-$123k
#2

Genetic Counselor

Emory Healthcare · Atlanta, Georgia

$37.44-$44.5/hr

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 6.4
Better work-life than 80% of Genetic Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 46 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • No nights

Living in Sacramento

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$452k≈ 4.2× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,045/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.