Under direct supervision and guided by the procedures of Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant III – Genetic Counselor Assistant is responsible for: Interview patients and document personal and family medical history. Request outside medical records and upload to Apex and departmental database. Assist with clinic flow, including scheduling, rooming patients, and managing coordination of joint visits with genetic counselors and physicians. Staff Genetic Testing Station – share video and han... more details
Under direct supervision and guided by the procedures of Ambulatory Services, the Hospital Assistant III – Genetic Counselor Assistant is responsible for:
Interview patients and document personal and family medical history
Request outside medical records and upload to Apex and departmental database
Assist with clinic flow, including scheduling, rooming patients, and managing coordination of joint visits with genetic counselors and physicians
Staff Genetic Testing Station – share video and hand-out-based education
Reviewing research consent form with patients and send Docusign consent form
Taking patients to laboratory for blood draws or facilitate collection of saliva samples for genetic testing.
Preparing blood or saliva samples for transportation to laboratories within and outside of UCSF
Monitor communications with genetic testing laboratories, including responding to requests for additional documentation or samples
Consultations with healthcare providers and laboratories
Drawing and updating patient pedigrees using Progeny pedigree drawing software and patient history forms.
Entering data into the Cancer Risk Program (CRP) database
Other patient preparation and follow-up tasks
Support for clinical research projects, including consenting, data collection, documentation, and other tasks
S/he works as a team member with other practice staff and consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor. The Genetic Counselor Assistant is required to comply with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards. They must pay close attention to detail and demonstrate excellent customer service skills with patients and staff.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
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Experience with patient and or family contact in a community or medical setting.
Previous experience with clinical projects, either in an administrative or clinical role, preferred. Demonstrated knowledge of medical practice terminology an genetic terminology and concepts.
Experience with Outlook, File Maker Pro and Progeny (or other pedigree drawing software) preferred.
Bi-lingual or multi-lingual capability (Spanish, Cantonese, Russian) strongly preferred.
Ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and in person. Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients. Excellent organizational skills. Excellent customer service and problem solving skills. Ability to work well both independently, with little supervision, and in a team setting.
Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Knowledge of genetics and genetic concepts.
Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint required.
Ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and in person.
Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to work well both independently, with little supervision, and in a team setting.
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