Genetic Counselor PRN

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is seeking a part-time genetic counselor to cover upcoming maternity leave in our Neuromuscular Program within the Division of Neurology.

The role includes independent clinics and involvement with the MDA Clinic and SMAN newborn screen program. Ideal candidates will have strong clinical genetic counseling skills, IL state licensure, and the ability to work both independently and within multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Proficient in the Core Skills of Genetic Counseling as outline by the National society of Genetic Counselors.
• Deep and broad knowledge of genetics; ability to tailor and communicate complex information to a broad audience.
• Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
• Ability to dissect and analyze complex problems; research skills (self-education).
• In-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery.

Responsibilities

• Communicates test results to patients/families and clinicians.
• Coordinates and communicate post-evaluation patient follow up.
• Documents patient visits and generates letters as needed.
• Helps coordinate general and specialty genetics clinics.
• Acts as a liaison between specialty services involved in care of children with genetic disorders.

Skills

Genetic counseling

Interpersonal skills

Communication of complex information

Research skills

Healthcare delivery knowledge

Tools

Epic

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u0027s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u0027s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children\u0027s Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

The Ann & Robert H Lurie Children\u0027s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a parttime genetic counselor for coverage of upcoming maternity leave. This is a temporary role with anticipated duration from approximately 12/14/2025 to 04/30/2026. The genetic counselor will be working in our Neuromuscular Program in the Division of Neurology to support our MDA Clinic and SMAN newborn screen program. The genetic counselor is also expected to have independent genetic counseling clinics. We are seeking someone with strong clinical genetic counseling skills who thrives in both independent and multidisciplinary team settings. The person in this role will require an active IL state license and will need to undergo our medical staff credentialing process. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

General Summary:

This is an entry level clinical genetic counselor position providing genetic counseling to patients and families for a variety of indications. The position involves participation in all aspects of delivery of genetics services, including involvement in the diagnostic evaluation process, care coordination, identification of resources, and advocacy.

Essential Job Functions:

Core Responsibilities for all Genetic Counselors:

Proficient in the Core Skills of Genetic Counseling as outline by the National society of Genetic Counselors.

Deep and broad knowledge of genetics. Ability to tailor, translate and communicate complex information in a simple, relevant way for a broad range of audiences. Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Ability to dissect and analyze complex problems. Research skills (self-education). In-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery.

Performs job functions adhering to Lurie Children\u0027s service principles and mission

The following list of responsibilities may or may not be applicable based on your individual position and job responsibilities.

Clinical Genetic Counselor Responsibilities:

• Communicates test results to patients/families, referring physicians, primary care physicians and other appropriate clinicians.


• Coordinates and communicate all aspects of post evaluation patient follow up.


• Writes proper documentation of patient visit and visit letters. Generate other letters for patient case as needed.


• Helps coordinate general and specialty genetics clinics as assigned.


• Serves as the liaison between specialty services involved in the care of children with genetic disorders and assist with case management of medically complex patients.


• Coordinates genetic testing of patient and appropriate family members, including obtaining insurance authorization.


• Provides education on the natural history, management, genetics, and inheritance of genetic disorders with language tailored to patients and families.


• Performs psychosocial assessment and provides appropriate support and resources to patients and families in the coping of their genetic diagnosis or medical condition.


• Participates in inpatient consultations.


• Participates in genetic counseling on-call rotation and performs duties such as fielding telephone calls from clinicians and patients requesting genetics information, assessing referrals to Genetics and determining appropriate scheduling of patient, triaging urgent patient calls, etc.


• Keeps up to date on latest clinical and research developments in medical genetics.


• Masters all necessary functions in Epic or current Lurie Children\u0027s electronic medical record software.


• Other responsibilities as they arise that are within the genetic counselor's scope of practice.

Laboratory Utilization Management Genetic Counselor Responsibilities :

• Functions as a liaison between laboratory and clinicians to address questions regarding genetic testing and to help ensure appropriate patient referral.


• Screens and reviews orders for genetic tests, whether in-house or sent to reference laboratories. Recommends alternative genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit and cost.


• Reviews clinical and family histories as required to outline appropriate genetic testing strategy for ordering clinician.


• Provide guidance on obtaining insurance authorization for genetic testing and facilitate the process.


• Maintains list of referral testing sites and maintains communication with referral laboratory representatives.


• Reviews test results by performing necessary literature searches to integrate new discoveries with clinical diagn