Genetic Counseling Assistant - Medical Genetics - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS

Position Overview

Works closely with genetic counselors, medical director of the Cancer Genetics Program and Director of the Cancer Center to facilitate daily operations.
Patient intake and scheduling for genetic counseling and testing.
Prepares draft of family pedigree through Progeny Software.
Assists with obtaining and entering relevant medical and laboratory records related to the genetic counseling process.
Completes Genetic Testing requisition forms with relevant data needed.
Maintains strong dialogue with labs, patients, and genetic counselors to resolve issues and ensures timely turnover of results.
Aids in the genetic testing process by contacting genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information.
Maintains testing log.
Ensures appropriate stock of test kits and patient educational information.
Works with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity and genetic counseling/testing consultation letters for genetic testing.
Enters demographic and results data into the program’s Excel spreadsheets.
Scans paper charts into EMR system.
Affords assistance in community educational events.
Participates in performance improvement projects.
Performs other tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
  College level genetics course.
  Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience: One year related experience preferred.
• Other Credentials: Knowledge and Skills: Good organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Special Training: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and working with databases.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion.
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carrying objects, Pushing/Pulling, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squatting/kneeling/crawling, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Taste or Smell.
• Continuous physical demands include: Talking or Hearing.
• Lifting: Floor to Waist 15 lbs., Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.

Indicative Benefits

• Medical Plan
  Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
  Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  Healthcare FSA
  Dependent Care FSA
• Retail Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Disability Benefits – Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits – Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
  Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse Voluntary Life
  Employee Voluntary Life
  Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program