Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.
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Job Description
Essential Job Functions:
Core Responsibilities for all Genetic Counselors:
Proficient in the Core Skills of Genetic Counseling as outline by the National society of Genetic Counselors.
Deep and broad knowledge of genetics.
Ability to tailor, translate and communicate complex information in a simple, relevant way for a broad range of audiences.
Strong interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence and self-awareness.
Ability to dissect and analyze complex problems.
Research skills (self-education).
In-depth knowledge of healthcare delivery.
Performs job functions adhering to Lurie Children’s core values and mission
The following list of responsibilities may or may not be applicable based on your individual position and job responsibilities.
Clinical Responsibilities:
Communicates test results to patients/families, referring physicians, primary care physicians and other appropriate clinicians.
Coordinates and communicate all aspects of post evaluation patient follow up.
Writes proper documentation of patient visit and visit letters. Generate other letters for patient case as needed.
Helps coordinate general and specialty genetics clinics as assigned.
Serves as the liaison between specialty services involved in the care of children with genetic disorders and assist with case management of medically complex patients.
Coordinates genetic testing of patient and appropriate family members, including obtaining insurance authorization.
Provides education on the natural history, management, genetics, and inheritance of genetic disorders with language tailored to patients and families.
Performs psychosocial assessment and provides appropriate support and resources to patients and families in the coping of their genetic diagnosis or medical condition.
Participates in inpatient consultations if applicable.
Participates in genetic counseling on-call rotation if applicable and performs duties such as fielding telephone calls from clinicians and patients requesting genetics information, assessing referrals to Genetics and determining appropriate scheduling of patient, triaging urgent patient calls, etc.
Keeps up to date on latest clinical and research developments in medical genetics.
Masters all necessary functions in Epic or current Lurie Children’s electronic medical record software.
Serves as a lead coordinator for multidisciplinary and/or specialty clinic, including organizing clinic schedule, communicating with participating groups, lead projects to continue clinic growth and serve more patients, and improve delivery of clinic services.
Becomes recognized as expert in specific area of genetics or specific genetic disorder by providing presentations, participating in ad board meetings and participating in multicenter or large-scale research projects
Participates in a Division level improvement project that will benefit patient care and services, such as streamlining insurance authorization process, improving clinic documentation, improving communication with patients, etc.
Identifies work flow issues and organizes and leads team to address issue, implement improvement process and assess new process as needed.
Other clinical responsibilities as they arise that are within the genetic counselor’s scope of practice.
Laboratory Utilization Management Responsibilities:
Functions as a liaison between laboratory and clinicians to address questions regarding genetic testing and to help ensure appropriate patient referral.
Screens and reviews orders for genetic tests, whether in-house or sent to reference laboratories. Recommends alternative genetic testing based on analysis of the risk, benefit and cost.
Reviews clinical and family histories as required to outline appropriate genetic testing strategy for ordering clinician.
Provide guidance on obtaining insurance authorization for genetic testing and facilitate the process.
Maintains list of referrals testing sites and maintains communication with referral laboratory representatives.
Reviews test results by performing necessary literature searches to integrate new discoveries with clinical diagnoses and test interpretation. Effectively communicate this information to ordering clinicians.
Coordinates appropriate follow up testing with ordering clinicians based on results of the proband and assessment of risk for family members and future pregnancy.
Provides written documentation/reports of test results, summaries, recommendations, and support groups.
Works with laboratory management and clinicians to consolidate genetic reference lab testing on an ongoing basis to minimize the number of laboratories used and negotiate the lowest cost per test.
Assist laboratory revenue cycle coordinator with the establishment of CPT coding for genetic tests to ensure regulatory compliance.
Leads and facilitates communication between laboratory team and genetic genetics team regarding changes to laboratory services and processes.
Participates in a Genetics Laboratory/Pathology improvement project that will benefit patient care and services.
Becomes recognized as expert as a molecular genetics or lab utilization management genetic counselor by providing presentations, participating in ad board meetings and participating in multicenter or large-scale research projects.
Identifies workflow issue, organizes and leads team to address issue, implements improvement process, and assess new process as needed.
Other responsibilities as they arise that are within the genetic counselor’s scope of practice.
Molecular Laboratory Responsibilities:
Along with laboratory directors, perform data interpretation and analysis for in house genetic tests, including reviewing relevant patient and family histories to correlate test results.
Generates written documentation/reports of test results and includes disease summaries, recommendations, and support group information.
Communicates genetic test results with appropriate follow up recommendations and facilitates or provides genetic counseling services as requested by healthcare providers.
Performs necessary literature searches to integrate new discoveries with clinical diagnoses and test interpretation.
Participates in molecular laboratory new test development.
Maintain and develop standard operating procedures (SOP) or workflows for optimization of in-house genetic testing interpretation, reporting and curation.
Screens and reviews orders for genetic tests, whether in-house or sent to reference laboratories, and when appropriate, recommend alternative genetic testing approach based on analysis of the risk, benefit and cost.
Assist laboratory revenue cycle coordinator with the establishment of CPT coding for genetic tests to ensure regulatory compliance.
Leads and facilitates communication between laboratory team and genetic genetics team regarding changes to laboratory services and processes.
Participates in a Genetics Laboratory/Pathology improvement project that will benefit patient care and services.
Becomes recognized as expert as a molecular genetics or lab utilization management genetic counselor by providing presentations, participating in ad board meetings and participating in multicenter or large-scale research projects.
Identifies work flow issue, organizes and leads team to address issue, implement improvement process, and assess new process as needed.
Other responsibilities as they arise that are within the genetic counselor’s scope of practice.
Research Genetic Counselor Responsibilities:
Oversees execution of the research study and serves as an operational team lead.
Evaluates new protocols for feasibility, conducts study feasibility and start-up activities, and operationalizes the study protocol.
Prepares protocols, informed consent documents, modifications, renewals, and other necessary documents at high level of expertise for review by the IRB and/or sponsor.
Coordinates study activities with other research departments to effectively implement clinical research projects. This includes
obtaining required letters of support and/or approvals as needed (i.e., IBC, SRC, etc.)
leading collaboration with Investigational Drug Services regarding IP onsite management
monitoring protocols are followed.
Obtains high level of knowledge regarding specific condition(s) which is(are) the subject of the research study to provide education on the natural history, management, genetics, and inheritance of genetic disorders with language tailored to study participants and families.
Reviews the investigational brochures with the ability to identify and communicate key information.
Identifies, verifies, and recruits eligible study participants and conducts the informed consent/assent process. This includes:
serving as expert resource with regard to developing consent plans for participants in a variety of studies.
developing and overseeing processes to determine recruitment in trials plus implementing strategies for meeting recruitment goals.
recording and auditing participant accrual information in proper tracking systems.
communicating with appropriate clinical team members to identify eligible patients.
using functions in Epic such as SlicerDicer to identify eligible patients.
attending meetings and patient gatherings to spread awareness of research being conducted at our organization.
Performs study participant research visits. This includes:
scheduling necessary study assessments and procedures per study protocol
preparing laboratory/specimen collection kits and ensuring samples are processed and sent out appropriately
communicating with research partners such as CRU, research pharmacy, research laboratory, and other applicable departments regarding study visit
communicating with study participants regarding their study visit so participants understand scheduled study procedures
facilitating travel and reimbursement for study participants if applicable
Leads and manages study related visits, which include site qualification, study initiation, monitoring, audit, and study close-out visits. Responsibilities include:
providing direction to fellow research staff and collaborating research departments in preparing for study monitoring and audit visits.
leading the preparation and facilitating of internal and external audits by sponsor, regulatory agencies (OHRP, FDA, etc.) with PI.
Acting as the primary contact with sponsors, contract research organizations (CROs) and monitors, study vendors, and responds to queries/requests promptly.
Records, submits, and maintains study data and documents as outlined in study protocols. This includes:
abstracting data from medical records and enters medical information/data onto protocol specific case report forms, study flow sheets, and other required study forms
preparing abstracted/coded data for processing/analysis
recording data on source documents and CRF’s and/or electronic web-based systems
acting as an expert resource for data corrections and queries resolution
creating and/or updating case report forms and/or source document templates
maintaining all study documents such as regulatory binders, source documents, correspondence, etc. as required by sponsor and/or regulatory agencies.
Monitors, documents, and reports adverse events as significant events (SAEs, UAPs, non-compliance, etc.). Ensures that identifying and documenting adverse event (AE) information is complete, accurate, and conducts initial AE assessment for review by the PI or designee.
Leads the inventory of research related supplies, lab kits, and equipment and ensuring equipment is in good working order.
Prepares studies for closeout, (e.g., packing files, documenting files for storage, shipping extra supplies back to sponsor).
Functions as a patient liaison and addresses study questions, billing issues, barriers to compliance, etc. and appropriately communicates with study patient’s clinical team as needed. Educates participants on continued investigational product (IP) compliance.
Helps research staff and study participants understand and recognize the difference between research related activities and assessments, and participants ongoing clinical care and management needs of their condition.
Assists with QA/QC procedures and QA/QC checks for database validity and data monitoring.
Ensures protocol procedures and regulations/policies are followed by conducting quality assurance assessments. This can include:
leading process improvement projects for clinical research studies, and research work flows at the division and institutional levels.
creating optimization systems for assuring protocol adherence and data quality used by research staff.
recognizing and escalating organizational issues and study workflows that could be optimized to improve research process.
Tracks study progress and deadlines for grants/deliverables.
Performs financial tasks related to studies, which include:
preparing study budgets and fund management.
preparing study invoices and study billing.
managing study participant billing and payments.
Conducts and documents training of study personal.
Leads statistical analysis in research studies under guidance of statistician.
Analyzes and incorporates GCP guidelines into all aspects of a clinical study, through the development of processes, tools and training.
Attends investigator meetings.
Serves as lead author in the production of abstracts/posters for scientific meetings and manuscripts for publication and presents research data at national scientific meetings.
Under the direction of the PI, independently draft investigator led research protocols, grant submissions, and grant reports. This includes:
developing protocols that reflect knowledge of GCP, methods, and study design used in outcomes and clinical research.
developing and implementing data capture methods at the departmental or research team level.
developing statistical analysis plans for research protocol with assistance of statistician
assessing and determining solutions for operational barriers of proposals.
Plays a key role on relevant research committees, including taking leadership roles on committees.
Maintains high level of expertise in study-level documentation and other relevant regulatory documents. Prepares the submission of required documents to regulatory authorities (i.e., FDA) when applicable.
Registers study with clinicaltrails.gov if applicable. Submits and reports study updates and data to clinical trials registration.
Trains and mentors other research genetic counselors and clinical research coordinators. Leads in the continued education of new research methods, tools, systems, and scientific principles and promotes learning of fellow research genetic counselors and research coordinators.
Promotes the ethical conduct of research by actively participating in research related educational meetings/conferences (planning, presenting, etc.).
Adheres to research protocol in compliance with applicable institutional, local and federal regulations (OHRP, FDA, GCP, etc.).
Other responsibilities as they arise that are within the genetic counselor’s scope of practice.
Research Activities not associated with Research Genetic Counselor Responsibilities:
If opportunity arises, serve as lead study coordinator for IRB approved research project.
If opportunity arises, serve as lead thesis advisor for genetic counseling thesis project.
Serves as lead author in abstract submitted to major genetics or other scientific educational conference or meeting.
Participates in authorship or serves as lead author of manuscript for publication in scientific/medical journal.
Education Activities:
Participates in committees, working groups or program develop projects at Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University Graduate School of Genetic Counseling or other academic institution.
Develops educational materials for families and other health care providers on genetics related topic.
Leads education programs for genetic counselors, students and other health care providers at Lurie Children’s, such as organizing genetic counseling student rotations, serving as primary liaison for communication with Northwestern University Graduate Program in Genetic Counseling, organizing student shadowing and volunteer activities at Lurie Children’s, organizing journal clubs, Genetics Brown Bag Sessions, etc.
Advocacy Activities:
Leads the organization and development of patient advocacy or patient education meeting.
Leads projects for promoting genetic counselor awareness and services within Lurie Children’s or greater community.
Leadership and Professional Development Activities:
Serves as mentor for Level II Genetic Counselors.
Serves as a lead preceptor for newly hired and less experienced genetic counselors and participates in coordinating their onboarding and orientation activities.
Provides guidance and mentorship of career ladder advancement to those in career level I and II.
Identifies new opportunities for genetic counselors to expand their services within Lurie Children’s and greater community to serve more patients.
If opportunity arises, serves in a leadership role in a professional society.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Education: Master’s degree from an accredited genetic counseling graduate program
Certification/Licensure/Registration: Active IL Genetic Counseling License
Years of Relevant Experience: minimum of 7 years
For research genetic counselors, maintains CITI certifications outlined by IRB to serve as study coordinators
Computer Skills (i.e. Software/Hardware): Microsoft Office Programs
Other Skills (i.e. Project Management, Negotiation)
Education
Pay Range
$93,600.00-$154,440.00 SalaryAt Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.
Benefit Statement
For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program
There’s a Place for You with Us
At Lurie Children’s, we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints — recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly, appreciate differences, and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best, so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.
Lurie Children’s and its affiliates are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, order of protection status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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