Genetic Counselor - Medical Genetics/Pediatrics

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

Full time

Yes

40

M-F 8-5

Pay Range

$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.

Essential Functions

• 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, Experience & Certification Requirements

• 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, Skills & Abilities:

• 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.

Our Commitment to You:

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:

Compensation

• 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

Benefits and more

• 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