Genetic Counseling Assistant Laboratory - Referral Testing Services

Responsibilities

• Review test requisitions, order forms, and documentation for completeness and accuracy.
• Track test status and facilitate communication with providers regarding results or additional documentation needs.
• Cook with reference laboratories for send-out testing, clarify orders, and assist with test selection guidance.
• Maintain internal test information databases, testing logs, and documentation systems related to clinical genetic testing.
• Aid in drafting laboratory technologist or clinical provider-facing educational materials under CGC supervision.
• Facilitate routine communication with providers regarding test results or procedural updates.
• Support data collection and reporting for lab service performance and case tracking.
• Aid CGCs in tracking and analyzing test utilization, redundant testing, or inappropriate test orders.
• Help manage quality assurance initiatives by documenting specimen issues and updating workflows.
• Maintain internal reference materials and testing requirements.
• Support the implementation of new lab interfaces, protocols or workflow improvements based on evolving genetic testing standards.

Requirements

• Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Genetics, Biology, Health Science, or a related field.
• Knowledge/Skills/and Abilities Requirements: Strong understanding of genetic terminology and knowledge of laboratory workflows; detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; proficiency in data entry and basic database tools; excellent written and verbal communication; experience in laboratory or healthcare environments preferred but not required.

Qualifications

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center
Organization Unit: Referral Testing Services
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00
Salary Range: $23.24 - $33.41 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Job Location: US:NC:Chapel Hill
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation. UNC Health makes reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as applicants and employees with disabilities.

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