Assistant Genetic Counseling - Pediatrics Genetics

About the role

Works closely with members of the genetics team to provide excellent and timely patient care by supporting genetic counselors.

Responsibilities

• Contacts insurance companies to facilitate genetic test coverage and assists in writing letters of medical necessity.
• Sets up and tracks benefits investigations for genetic testing and communicates outcomes with families.
• Completes patient information on lab requisition forms for genetic testing.
• Prints and sends clinical information for laboratory testing.
• Calls laboratories with general inquiries such as status of patient results.
• Aids the genetic counselors with triaging incoming requests from patients and providers, as well as coordinating patient appointments and testing.
• Contacts patients for follow-up information, general inquiries, and routine normal test results.
• Aids with research activities such as data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Patient care setting. Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement. Office equipment.

Education

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Qualifications

• Basic Life Support Certification or obtain certification within one month of employment.
• Preferred Qualifications: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Communication, Exercises Judgment, Healthcare Environments, Medical Sciences, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Organizational Savvy, Psychology

Salary Range

$19.93 - $29.93 / Hourly

Questions

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Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request. All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits Statement

Personal: Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time. Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance. Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees. WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%. Wellness: Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more! Family: We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered. WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us. For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.