Genetic Counselor - Medical Genetics​/Pediatrics

Department

03140 WFBMG University Group Practice: WFBMC Main - Pediatrics:
Genetics

Full time

Yes

40

M-F 8-5

$38.20 - $57.30

Join our Medical Genetics / Pediatrics team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families navigating genetic conditions. As a Genetic Counselor, you will provide compassionate, expert guidance to patients, helping them understand complex clinical and laboratory findings while supporting informed decision making. You’ll collaborate closely with physicians, laboratory services, and community resources to ensure comprehensive, patient‑centered care.

• Provide comprehensive genetic counseling and testing, including interpreting clinical and laboratory findings and communicating results to patients and providers.
• Research specific genetic disorders and translate complex clinical and genetic details into understandable information for patients and families.
• Assess psychosocial needs, provide emotional support, and educate patients on risks, benefits, and implications of genetic procedures to ensure informed consent.
• Coordinate referrals to community, state, or national resources as needed and maintain patient contact for appropriate follow‑up.
• Prepare and deliver thorough written genetic consultation documentation for patients and/or physicians.
• Collaborate directly with laboratory providers to order genetic or related tests, evaluate results, and arrange additional reference testing with non‑ACL labs when necessary.

• Education:
  • Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC)‑accredited program by 6/2026
• Licensure / Certification:
  • Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification or Board Certified
• Experience:
  • No prior experience required, but accepted.

• Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws and standards related to genetic services.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to navigate sensitive and stressful conversations with diplomacy and tact.
• Strong organizational, presentation, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer proficiency and comfort using standard software applications.

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well‑being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

• 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
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Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Advocate Health is the third‑largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois;
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