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Position Genetic Counselor Department : UICOMP-Pediatrics Location : Peoria, IL USA Requisition ID : 1037004 Posting Close Date : 12/3/2025 Salary : $75,000 to $80,000 per year Position Summary This position provides care and services to patients at risk for or diagnosed with a genetic disorder. Educates and advocates for patients and assists them in coordinating necessary medical treatment/genetic testing and provides them with resources when needed. Duties & Responsibilities Evaluate and counsel pediatric, perinatal and adult patients and their families on genetic disorders and diseases pertaining to them. Review patient records and test results. Obtain and evaluate patient family history to determine patients at risk. Discuss etiology, diagnosis, management, and results with patients and patients' partners. Recommend and discuss available testing options. Follow up on patient medical appointments and lab testing. Review test results and recommends follow-up testing, if needed. Determine appropriateness of genetic testing. Provide and secure consent and coordinates the genetic testing. Assist in the interpretation of the genetic test results. Deliver educational lectures on genetics to residents, students, fellows, and medical personnel at UIC and at other medical centers. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Master's degree in Genetic Counseling or in Medical Genetics from an accredited genetic counseling training program. Illinois Genetic Counselor License or eligible to obtain Illinois licensure ABGC (American Board of Genetic Counseling) Certification or have active candidate status and be able to secure their certification within the period as designated by the ABGC. Knowledge of medical genetics and genetic counseling, and knowledge of psychosocial aspects including risk perception, support mechanisms, coping, etc. Excellent communication, presentation, organization, and computer/pc skills, to include proficiency in Microsoft Office and other related software programs. About UICOMP and affiliated organizations University of Illinois College of Medicine, Peoria (UICOMP) Department of Pediatrics and OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois: UICOMP is one of the three regional campuses of the University of Illinois College of Medicine. The Department of Pediatrics has 19 divisions and over 145 faculty members providing general pediatrics and subspecialty services. The OSF HealthCare Children's Hospital of Illinois is located in Peoria and serves a large pediatric population with a broad range of subspecialties. About Jump Trading Simulation & Education Center: a collaboration between UICOMP Peoria and OSF HealthCare, providing a space for education, training and innovation in patient care. About Peoria, IL: Peoria offers a variety of cultural and recreational amenities, with a growing economy and community resources. Peoria is located approximately midway between Chicago and St. Louis. How to Apply To apply, please visit the job listing on the UIC Job Board. The budgeted salary range is $75,000 to $80,000 per year and benefits are described by the University. For fullest consideration please apply by 9/25/2025. The University of Illinois is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Background checks are performed on all job candidates after acceptance of a contingent offer. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees upon request. To view required employment notices and posters, see the University’s employment notices page. Copyright 2025 Time-stamped job posting; posted for recruitment purposes. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Illinois Chicago

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