Genetic Counselor
Compensation
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Job Description
Job Description Summary
- Propels the mission of the organization to support individualized cancer treatment, and identification of individuals and families at risk of hereditary cancer, through education, genetic counseling, testing and support in the Hereditary Cancer Clinic.
- Entity
- Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
- Worker Type
- Employee
- Worker Sub-Type
- Regular
- Cost Center
- CC005600 CHSCorp - Genetic Counseling
- Pay Rate Type
Salary
- Pay Grade
- Health-30
- Scheduled Weekly Hours
- 40
Work Shift
Job Description
Provides genetic counseling, testing and results disclosure to individuals and families at risk for hereditary cancer disorders by referral. Provides post-test counseling for In Our DNA SC participants who test positive for mutation and facilitates connection with the Hereditary Cancer Clinic.
Supports Hereditary Cancer Clinic by providing pre-appointment family pedigree assessment and discussion of cascade testing. Supports cancer center tumor boards and accreditation standards.
Serves as content expert providing education to the community, patients, families, providers, and staff relative to the dynamic changing landscape surrounding cancer genetics from prevention, treatment, and testing perspectives. Supports expansion of the genetic counseling field through precepting students.
Additional Job Description
Education
Bachelors Degree or equivalent Work Experience: 4-6 years State licensure and/or professional certification requirement/s dependent on position.
If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!
The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.
Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: uscis.gov
Key Responsibilities
Provides genetic counseling, testing, and results disclosure for individuals and families at risk for hereditary cancer. Supports the Hereditary Cancer Clinic through pedigree assessment, tumor board participation, and community education.
Requirements
Requires a bachelor's degree and 4-6 years of relevant work experience. Professional certification or state licensure may be required depending on the specific position.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor at MUSC a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Genetic Counselor roles — ranked against 91 active Genetic Counselor roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Genetics Career Context
The cost-of-living index for South Carolina is 93.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.6% of South Carolina clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · top 25% in genetic counselor roles | ranked against 91 Genetic Counselor roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Genetics median $73k (middle half $63k–$83k)334 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | South Carolina index 93.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | US healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 0% state a sign-on bonus · 3% offer loan repayment91 active listings, Nov 2026 |
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