Genetics Counselor
SSM Health • Madison, WI • Posted July 15, 2026
Position Overview
**It's more than a career, it's a calling.**
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Summary:**
Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.
**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.
+ Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients.
+ Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
+ Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.
+ Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional departmen...
WI-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Madison
**Worker Type:**
Regular
**Job Summary:**
Provides genetic counseling to patients and counseling and coordination services for other screening programs.
**Job Responsibilities and Requirements:**
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Identifies families at risk for genetic disorders, children with birth defects, or a variety of other inherited conditions. Analyzes inheritance patterns and risks of recurrence.
+ Interprets complex genetic and laboratory data/test results. Communicates findings with physicians and patients.
+ Assists patients with the navigation of financial aspects associated with genetic testing.
+ Assists with diagnosing genetic problems and develops short and long term genetic counseling plans.
+ Provides ongoing genetics education for medical professionals, including speaking at local and regional departmen...