Genetic Counselor Assistant

Hourly Pay Range:

Position Highlights:

• Position: Genetics Counselor Assistant, Department of Medical Genetics
• Location: Evanston Hospital - Evanston, IL
• Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM (onsite)

What you will do:

• Provide brief conversation related to the benefits of testing, clinical utility of testing, and the possible familiy impacts of genetic testing.
• Assist patient with decision to schedule an appointment or obtain testing for patients scheduled in GCC schedule
• Document personal and family history and gather information necessary to determine reason for visit
• Support informed decision making regarding genetic testing and health management options
• Schedules new and established patient visits in accordance with patient preference and physician availability
• Coordinate patient care daily via check-in, order input, paperwork organization, end of day follow up of no-shows/cancellations
• Administrative duties as it relates to patient care and follow through

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required
• Experience: Minimum one year of work experience in genetic counseling setting preferred. Experience with Epic or other EMR system preferred.
• Skills: Strong communication skills. Ability to be flexible in meeting the demands of patients and physicians. Ability to multi-task and problem solve

Benefits:

• Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
• Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking at designated locations
• Wellness Program Savings Plan
• Health Savings Account Options
• Retirement Options with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Community Involvement Opportunities

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals - Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) - all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.

Please explore our website (www.endeavorhealth.org) to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to "help everyone in our communities be their best.