UMH Sparrow - GENETIC COUNSELOR

1 day ago

Lansing, MichiganFull TimeGenetic Counseling

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Sparrow as a Genetic Counselor – Cancer Center, Days in United States.

Key Responsibilities

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Requirements

Board Certified or Board Eligible for certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC); preferred board certification. required. Work Experience

Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in cancer genetic counseling required. Education

Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program required. Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Deep and broad knowledge of the concepts of cancer genetics.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sparrow in United States.

Key Skills

Genetic counselingCancer risk assessmentTest selectionResults interpretationPatient educationMultidisciplinary collaborationInsurance verificationClinical assessmentProblem solvingCommunicationRelationship buildingAdvocacyOncology knowledgeProtocol developmentCommunity outreach

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates UMH Sparrow - GENETIC COUNSELOR at Sparrow a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Genetic Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Genetic Counseling — Physician Career Context

This Genetic Counseling position at Sparrow is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lansing, Michigan.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic counseling, Cancer risk assessment, Test selection, Results interpretation, Patient education, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Insurance verification, Clinical assessment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetic Counseling role.

Core responsibilities: Provide cancer risk assessment and genetic counseling services to patients and families while assisting the oncology team with test selection and results interpretation. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to establish care plans and participate in community outreach and medical staff educatio...

Benefits package: Days shift, Full-time. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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