Genetic Counselor Salary in Palmer, AK

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How much does a Genetic Counselor make in Palmer, AK? The average Genetic Counselor salary in Palmer, AK is $93,592 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $84,636 and $104,260. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Lead Genetic Counseling Assistant

Genome Medical - South San Francisco , CA

Description: Genetic Counseling Assistant Lead (GCA Lead) At Genome Medical, we are dedicated to providing greater access to genetic care for our patients! Accelerate your career as a Genetic ...

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Genetics Counselor

Hamdan Resources - New York , NY

Interpret and communicate complex genetic test results to patients in a clear and understandable manner * Provide counseling and support to individuals and families coping with the emotional ...

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Mental Health/Substance Abuse Counselor

gpac - Sumter , SC

As a counselor, you will play a critical role in making a positive impact on the lives of ... military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or ...

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Licensed Mental Health Counselor (100% Remote)

Included Health - Kansas City , MO

... Health Counselor (LMHC), or Licensed Practical Counselor (LPC) to join our growing team of ... disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law. Included ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Patient Financial Counselor

Inceed - Olathe , KS

Olathe, KS Patient Financial Counselor Inceed has partnered with a great company to help find a ... genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

LinkedIn - 10 days ago

Mental Health Counselor (Columbus, NE)

The Well - Columbus , NE

Job description We are growing and in search of an Outpatient Counselor. We're looking for dynamic ... disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or ...

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What does a Genetic Counselor do?

Common responsibilities of a Genetic Counselor

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and works under minimal supervision.

December 15, 2022

Maintains patients' files and records, such as number of patients counseled and types of referrals, according to departmental and laboratory standards.

December 22, 2022

Demonstrated clinical, counseling, interpersonal, analytical, communication, presentation, and instructional skills.

December 26, 2022

Participate in the training of genetic counseling students through the Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling.

January 07, 2023

Obtain informed consent to participate in NIDCD genetic research protocols, including whole-exome and whole-genome sequencing.

January 17, 2023

Participates in prenatal diagnosis clinics by reviewing charts, providing genetic counseling to prenatal patients for a wide range of indications, developing comprehensive plan of care for high-risk pregnancies with the Maternal-Fetal-Medicine physicians, providing emotional support to patients, coordinating genetic/follow-up testing and referrals to other specialists, completing documentation of the patient visit including summary letters to patients and referring physicians in a timely manner, assisting with specialty prenatal diagnosis clinics as assigned .

March 15, 2023

Provides counseling for patients and their families around prenatal genetic issues (including advanced maternal age, prior infant/pregnancy with a genetic syndrome or birth defect, carrier screening, aneuploidy screening, ultrasound findings, diagnostic testing, family history of birth defect or genetic condition, and consanguinity).

March 25, 2023

Develops curricula and conducts lectures, small group discussions, and individual instruction for nursing, laboratory, and medical staff in all primary care and specialty areas.

April 06, 2023

Reviews patient chart and evaluates family history through investigation of outside records, examination of affected individuals, or family testing of chromosome analysis, DNA studies, metabolic screening, etc.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Genetic Counselor in Palmer, AK

Average Base Salary

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84636

104260

93592

Average Total Cash Compensation

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104344

93855

What is the average salary for Genetic Counselor in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Genetic Counselor in Palmer, AK. The base salary for Genetic Counselor ranges from $84,636 to $104,260 with the average base salary of $93,592. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $84,854 to $104,344 with the average total cash compensation of $93,855.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$93,592	$84,636 - $104,260
Bonus	$263	$218 - $85
Total Pay	$93,855	$84,854 - $104,344

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Genetic Counselor Salary Near Palmer, AK

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Wasilla, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,430 - $105,238	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Anchorage, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,598 - $106,677	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Fairbanks, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $86,240 - $106,235	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Juneau, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $85,827 - $105,727	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Sitka, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,659 - $104,288	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK
CITY, STATE Ketchikan, AK	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $84,659 - $104,288	COMPARE TO Palmer, AK

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About Palmer, Alaska

Palmer is located at 61°36′7″N 149°7′2″W / 61.60194°N 149.11722°W / 61.60194; -149.11722 (61.601879, −149.117351). Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Anchorage on the Glenn Highway. It lies on the north shore of the Matanuska River, not far above tidewater, in a wide valley between the Talkeetna Mountains to the north and the Chugach Mountains to the south and east. Pioneer Peak rises over 6,000 feet (1,800 m) above the town, just a few miles south. East of Palmer is Lazy Mountain, and standing behind that is Matanuska Peak. Lazy Mountain, Matanuska Peak, and Pioneer Peak are all a pa...

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About Palmer, Alaska Palmer is located at 61°36′7″N 149°7′2″W / 61.60194°N 149.11722°W / 61.60194; -149.11722 (61.601879, −149.117351). Palmer is 42 miles (68 km) north....More

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