Assist in clinical investigations in genetics by performing literature searches as well recruiting patients to enroll in ongoing studies. Assist genetic counselors in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars. Enter patient data into computer software. Coordinate insurance coverage for genetic testing of patients. Create and upgrade patient pedigrees. Assist genetic counselors by communicating normal test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing. Perf... more details
University of Pittsburgh Physicians is hiring a Casual Genetic Counselor Assistant to join their Pediatric Genetics team at Children's Hospital in Pittsburgh! This position will provide general pediatrics exposure working with genetic counselors, and it is great experience for grad school applicants and career opportunities within UPMC following graduation!
As a Genetic Counselor Assistant, you will perform administrative and basic duties necessary to assist genetic counselors in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.
This position will work weekday, daylight hours with no evenings, weekends or holidays required! It is expected that applicants are able to commit to at least 15 hours per week.
Responsibilities:
Assist in clinical investigations in genetics by performing literature searches as well recruiting patients to enroll in ongoing studies.
Assist genetic counselors in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars.
Enter patient data into computer software.
Coordinate insurance coverage for genetic testing of patients.
Create and upgrade patient pedigrees.
Assist genetic counselors by communicating normal test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing.
Perform necessary administrative duties- answer phone calls, assist patients in scheduling appointments, administer patient intake forms and complete family histories.
Responsible for alerting the genetic counselor if the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient are necessary.
Assist in the operation and maintenance of the genetic databases.
Bachelors degree in genetics/genetic counseling, biology, chemistry, or other science/ health-related field required.
Experience in medical facility, currently in or completion of genetics rotations clinical program preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office products required. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with patients and families. Must also possess strong organization and multi-tasking skills.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
UPMC has a Center for Engagement and Inclusions that is charged with executing leading-edge and next- generation diversity strategies to advance the organizations diversity management capability and its national presence as a diversity leader. This includes having Employee Resources Groups, such as PRIDE Health or UPMC ENABLED (Empowering Abilities and Leveraging Difference) Network, that support the implementation of our diversity strategy.
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