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Richland, Washington

Genetic Counselor, Full Time

CounselorFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Provides genetic counseling services to individuals and families served by the Prisma Health Oncology Programs including the Multidisciplinary Cancer Centers, Ambulatory Infusion Center, Inpatient Unit(s) and other associated/affiliated cancer services. Identifies families at risk for hereditary cancer, provide education about the complex options regarding genetic testing for hereditary cancer, interpret genetic testing results, facilitate patient decision-making regarding genetic testing, and discuss management of complex hereditary cancer syndromes.

Essential Functions

All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Provides Genetic Counseling consultations for hereditary cancer indications (identifying appropriate candidates for genetic testing following an extensive assessment of personal and family history information, counseling about complex genetic testing options, facilitating genetic testing with national laboratories when elected, communicating results of genetic testing, counseling patients regarding management recommendations for hereditary cancer syndromes when applicable).

  • Active participant in tumor conferences, offering insight to oncologists and other providers
  • Supervises genetic counseling graduate students, interns, residents, fellows and others as determined appropriate by Cancer Center Leadership.
  • Participates in genetic research initiatives as required by Program Leaders.

Supports clinical and research initiatives through local, regional or national presentations, publications and teaching opportunities.

Supports marketing and business development activities including in-service training and development activities including in-service training and development of marketing collateral.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited American Board of Genetic Counseling training program.

  • Experience - No experience required. Two (2) years oncology genetics counseling preferred
  • In Lieu Of
  • NA
  • Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

Effective 05/01/25 for team members working in South Carolina only: Licensed to practice as a Genetic Counselor in the state of South Carolina within six (6) months of hire.

Prior to 05/01/25: CGC - CERT GENETIC COUNSELOR - CCGC preferred, Board certification as a Genetic Counselor by the American Board of Genetic Counseling must be obtained within one (1) year of hire.

  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Computer skill (word processing, spreadsheets, databases and data entry)
  • Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location: 2 Medical Park Rd Richland

  • Facility
  • Pediatric Administration

Department: Pediatric Administration-Practice Operations

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Key Responsibilities

Provides genetic counseling services for hereditary cancer indications, including patient assessment, testing facilitation, and result communication. Participates in tumor conferences, supervises students, and supports clinical research and marketing initiatives.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an accredited program. Must obtain board certification as a Genetic Counselor within one year of hire and state licensure if applicable.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient educationGenetic testing interpretationClinical assessmentFamily history analysisTumor conference participationSupervisionMarketing collateral development

Oncology — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 16% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Washington is 107.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Washington clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks39 jobs

401k / retirement match
87%
Sign-on bonus
31%
CME allowance
31%
Loan repayment
26%
PSLF eligible
10%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Counseling listings

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

Living in Richland

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$421k
Typical market rent
$1,731/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.1
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Kennewick-Richland, WA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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