Genetic Counselor Assistant-Department of Medical Genetics
Listed compensation
$21.1-$30.6/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Hourly Pay Range
$21.10 - $30.60 - The hourly pay rate offered is determined by a candidate's expertise and years of experience, among other factors.
Position Highlights
- Position: Genetics Counselor Assistant, Department of Medical Genetics
- Location: Evanston Hospital – Evanston, IL
- Full Time
What You Will Do
Provide brief conversation related to the benefits of testing, clinical utility of testing, and the possible family impacts of genetic testing.
Assist patient with decision to schedule an appointment or obtain testing for patients scheduled in GCC schedule
- Document personal and family history and gather information necessary to determine reason for visit
- Support informed decision making regarding genetic testing and health management options
- Schedules new and established patient visits in accordance with patient preference and physician availability
- Coordinate patient care daily via check-in, order input, paperwork organization, end of day follow up of no-shows/cancellations
- Administrative duties as it relates to patient care and follow through
What You Will Need
Education: Bachelor’s degree required
Experience
Minimum one year of work experience in genetic counseling setting preferred. Experience with Epic or other EMR system preferred.
Skills: Strong communication skills. Ability to be flexible in meeting the demands of patients and physicians. Ability to multi-task and problem solve
Benefits
- Career Pathways to Promote Professional Growth and Development
- Various Medical, Dental, and Vision options
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking at designated locations
- Wellness Program Savings Plan
- Health Savings Account Options
- Retirement Options with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Community Involvement Opportunities
Endeavor Health is a fully integrated healthcare delivery system committed to providing access to quality, vibrant, community-connected care, serving an area of more than 4.2 million residents across six northeast Illinois counties.
Our more than 25,000 team members and more than 6,000 physicians aim to deliver transformative patient experiences and expert care close to home across more than 300 ambulatory locations and eight acute care hospitals – Edward (Naperville), Elmhurst, Evanston, Glenbrook (Glenview), Highland Park, Northwest Community (Arlington Heights) Skokie and Swedish (Chicago) – all recognized as Magnet hospitals for nursing excellence. For more information, visit endeavorhealth.org.
When you work for Endeavor Health, you will be part of an organization that encourages its employees to achieve career goals and maximize their professional potential.
Please explore our website to better understand how Endeavor Health delivers on its mission to “help everyone in our communities be their best.
Key Responsibilities
The Genetic Counselor Assistant will provide information regarding genetic testing benefits and impacts while assisting patients with scheduling and decision-making. They are also responsible for documenting family histories and managing daily administrative patient care tasks.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree is required for this position. At least one year of work experience in a genetic counseling setting and familiarity with EMR systems like Epic are preferred.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Medical Genetics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Counselor listings this role was benchmarked against, 42% are remote, 30% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $44k–$64k | Counselor median $72k (middle half $58k–$89k)25 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$54k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Counselor listings in Illinois | 616 active | 13,789 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 42% remote · 30% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Counselor pay trend | +2.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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