Genetic Counselor Assistant

Job description

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. Location: Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Job Description: This role will be supporting the general pediatric genetic counselors. This is a full-time role working 8:30 am to 5 pm from the Lurie main campus. Job Summary: The Genetic Counselor assistant is a vital position aiding the genetic counselor in providing the best patient care, education, advocacy, and research collaborations. This role is a wonderful introduction to clinical and non-clinical genetics and will provide exposure and development of skillsets vital to delivering healthcare in the fast evolving field of genomic medicine. While this is an administrative and customer service role, the position requires high analytical and problem solvin...