Oncology Genetic Counselor - Part-Time

Advocate Aurora Health • Oak Lawn, IL

259d • $34 - $56

About The Position

This is a part-time position at Christ Medical Center with satellite clinics at Good Samaritan Hospital. This position will work directly with the CMC oncology team and the hereditary cancer clinic at CMC.

Requirements

• Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification.
• Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Accredited program.
• No experience required.
• Knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulation and standards that may impact the delivery of services for genetics.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of people under stressful circumstances with diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent organizational and presentation skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills including the use of computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing to patients including interpreting clinical/laboratory findings and conveying them to patients and providers.
• Researches information regarding a particular disorder and relays clinical/genetic information in a meaningful way.
• Assesses psychosocial situations and offers support.
• Educates patients regarding the risks and benefits of specific medical procedures so that they can provide informed consent.
• Refers families to other resources in the community, state or country when necessary and maintains client contact for follow up.
• Provides written documentation of genetic consult to patient and/or physician.
• Works directly with laboratory providers in ordering necessary genetic or related tests, and evaluates the test results once received.
• Coordinates with non-ACL labs to arrange for reference testing and other services not provided by ACL.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Master's degree