Genetic Counselor - Ascension
Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-1010
About the Job
- Department: Maternal Medicine
- Schedule: Day shift, Monday-Friday
- Hospital: Ascension Saint Alexius
- Location: Hoffman Estates, IL
Provide genetic counseling and risk assessment services to the appropriate patient population.
- Counsel and educate patients and family members by providing information regarding genetic and inherited conditions. Obtain and review medical records to facilitate evaluation, conduct review of the literature, obtain patient and three-generation family history and risk assessment.
- Facilitate genetic screening and diagnostic testing process, including informed consent and result disclosure.
- Communicate all genetic test results, risk estimates, and standard recommendations to the patient and any referring physicians.
- Help patients and families adjust to genetic information using counseling skills and documents all patient interactions.
What You Will Need:
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Counselor specializing in Genetics credentialed from the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Illinois issued Genetic Counselor license per IDFPR (Required)
- Passion for prenatal genetic counseling (highly preferred)
Ascension Illinois delivers compassionate, personalized care throughout Chicago and its surrounding suburbs. As one of the largest health systems in Illinois with 15 hospitals and more than 230 sites of care, you will find an environment that allows you to thrive and create a career path you love. Join a diverse team of more than 17,000 associates and more than 600 providers who are dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized care to all.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
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Benefits:
Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
Salary Description:From $65,062.40 a year