Genetic Counselor I

Cook Children's Health Care System

2 months ago

United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Genetic Counselor I in United States.

Key Responsibilities

will be responsible for providing genetic counseling services to patients and families.

will reviewing patient information, family history, conduct risk assessments and recommends genetic testing based on analysis.

will assess patients and/or family risk for inherited conditions such as genetic disorders and birth defects.

will work closely with insurance specialists to understand benefits and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.

Benefits & Compensation

and provide appeals and letters of medical necessity as needed for patient care and testing.

Education and Experience: Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from a program accredited by Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC) with Board Eligibility required.

Covers inpatient and clinic.

Work Schedule

Full-time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Cook Children's Health Care System as a Genetic Counselor I.

Key Skills

Genetic CounselingRisk AssessmentGenetic TestingCommunicationMedical AnalysisPatient CareInsurance CoordinationMedical Necessity LettersEmotional StabilityInherited DisordersBirth Defects

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Master’s degree in genetic counseling or genetics from an ACGC-accredited program and must be Board Eligible. Essential abilities include comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders, excellent communication skills for complex diagnoses, and the professionalism to manage difficult cases.

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetic Counselor I at Cook Children's Health Care System a 2.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Cook Children's Health Care System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic Counseling, Risk Assessment, Genetic Testing, Communication, Medical Analysis, Patient Care, Insurance Coordination, Medical Necessity Letters. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Genetic Counselor I will provide genetic counseling services, including reviewing patient information, assessing inherited condition risks, and recommending appropriate genetic testing based on analysis. They will also communicate complex results to families and collaborate with physicians to es...

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