Sr Genetic Counselor - Pediatrics-28171

Summary The Senior Genetic Counselor oversees the genetic counseling service and assists physician geneticists, physicians, and genetic counselors in patient care at Rush University Medical Center, Rush Medical College, and satellite clinics. The Senior Genetic Counselor will be responsible for leading the efforts related to genetic program growth across multidisciplinary teams. General duties include counseling, record keeping, appropriate patient follow up, grant management, literature search, research, and teaching. Leadership duties include program development and mentorship of Genetic Counselors. The Senior Genetic Counselor contributes to performance discussions and evaluations and exemplifies Rush mission, vision and values, acting in accordance with Rush policies and procedures. Required Job Qualifications Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling (ABGC) accredited program. Licensure as a Genetic Counselor in Illinois. Three or more years of experience as a Genetic Counselor. Critical thinking abilities, the ability to function independently, and demonstrate strong motivation, organization, and interpersonal skills. Preferred Job Qualifications Experience in developing and leading a genetics program. Responsibilities Provides comprehensive counseling services to patients with a variety of indications including but not limited to personal history of genetic diseases. Provides genetic counseling including managing patient flow through clinic, eliciting and addressing patient concerns, providing genetic risk assessment and counseling about risk reduction. Conducts appropriate follow-up including generation and distribution of consultant letters, documentation in patient record, and direct communication with collaborating healthcare providers. Leads the genetic counseling group to grow the genetics program across multidisciplinary teams across the institution. Leads educational opportunities of both clinical and administrative staff on genetic and testing issues. Leads collaborative efforts in the delivery of specimens with appropriate laboratories. Leads the implementation, coordination, maintenance and design of ongoing and new research protocols. Precepts and mentors Genetic Counselors. Develops orientation program for Genetic Counselors. Identifies opportunities to build, organize and maintain genetics programs and expand them throughout the institution. Sets strategic goals for the genetics program. Other relevant duties as required. Location: Chicago, Illinois Business Unit: Rush Medical Center Hospital: Rush University Medical Center Department: Pediatrics Specialty Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0) Shift: Shift 1 Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 PM) Pay Range: $38.02 - $61.88 per hour Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits. Learn more at our Rush benefits page. Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rush University Medical Center