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Northwestern Memorial Hospital · 1 month ago

Resource Coordinator Genetic Counsel, Full Time Days

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Northwestern Memorial Hospital is a leading healthcare provider committed to delivering world-class care. The Resource Coordinator for Genetic Counseling will analyze genetic information, provide counseling to patients and families, and support the clinical team in various responsibilities related to genetic counseling.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Analyzes genetic information, identifies patients/families at risk for specific disorders or syndromes

Interviews patients, reviews medical records, and obtains comprehensive patient/family medical histories

Explains diagnostic procedures (chorionic villi sampling, ultrasound, fetal blood sampling, and amniocentesis)

Interprets laboratory results, communicates findings to patients and/or physicians

Provides counseling, information and education to patients, families/caregivers, discusses testing options, associated risks, benefits and limitations, and assists patients in making informed decisions

Addresses patients psychological or emotional needs. Makes referral recommendations or assists patients in managing test outcomes

Determines or coordinates treatment plans, requests laboratory services, reviews genetics or counseling literature, considers histories or diagnostic data

Provides recommendations for standards of care based on evaluations of regulatory compliance, ethics, policy and patient satisfaction

Works with physicians to provide lectures, supervises and mentors graduate students, residents, fellows, and participates in clinical research program

Serves as first point of contact for supporting genetic counselors on daily issues

Provides training and orientation to new genetic counselors and support staff

Serves as a liaison to external laboratories and referring practices

Attends and actively participate in programmatic meetings

Assists with managing provider schedules to optimize patient care hours to enhance productivity

Develop and implement policies and procedures as needed to support the program

Collaborates with clinical and administrative leadership on programmatic growth strategies

Ensures that patient dignity and confidentiality are maintained at all times

May perform other duties as assigned