Genetic Counselor Assistant - Evanston (Per Diem)
: Job Details :

Hourly Pay Range:

$19.89 - $28.84 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.

Genetic Counselor Assistant, Department of Medical Genetics

Position: Genetic Counselor Assistant

Location: Evanston Hospital

Full Time/Part Time: Per Diem/Resource

Hours: Scheduled as needed Monday-Friday between 8:30am - 5pm

Travel: N/A

What you will do:

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

What you will need:

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Skills: Strong communication skills, ability to be flexible in meeting the demands of patients and physicians, ability to multi-task and problem-solve.

Experience:

• Minimum one year of work experience in a genetic counseling setting preferred.
• Experience with Epic or other EMR systems preferred.

Certification: N/A

Benefits (For full-time or part-time positions):

• Premium pay for eligible employees.
• Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
• Various medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free parking.
• Wellness program savings plan.
• Health savings account options.
• Retirement options with company match.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Community involvement opportunities.

Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system serving over 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties. Our organization comprises over 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians, delivering care across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight hospitals, all recognized for nursing excellence. For more information, visit www.endeavorhealth.org.

Working at Endeavor Health means being part of an organization that encourages employees to achieve their career goals and maximize their professional potential. Please explore our website to learn more about our mission to help everyone in our communities be their best .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please refer to our career page for more information.

Our core values include diversity, equity, and inclusion—believing that our strength resides in our differences and in connecting our best to provide community-connected healthcare for all.

EOE: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veterans. VEVRRA Federal Contractor.

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