Genetic Counselor Assistant

3 days ago

Decatur, Georgia, United States Emory Healthcare Full time

Overview:

Be inspired. Be rewarded. Belong. At Emory Healthcare.

At Emory Healthcare we fuel your professional journey with better benefits, valuable resources, ongoing mentorship and leadership programs for all types of jobs, and a supportive environment that enables you to reach new heights in your career and be what you want to be. We provide:

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day 1
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship, development, and leadership programs
  • And more

Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Under the supervision of the departmental lead genetic counselor, the Genetic Counseling Assistant provides specialized support to clinicians including genetic counselors, physicians, and nursing staff.
  • Specific duties include, but are not limited to: Patient case preparation.
  • Assist clinical staff with collection of family histories, patient medical histories, and relevant medical records and laboratory reports prior to the patient's clinic appointment.
  • Ensure that relevant medical records and laboratory reports (if applicable) are accessible to clinical staff prior to the patient's appointment.
  • Prepare documentation for genetic counseling and genetic evaluation.
  • Construct and/or update pedigrees prior to clinic appointments.
  • Assist genetic counselors with processing documentation for recommended genetic testing.
  • Obtain preauthorization for testing and other medical services.
  • Prepare letters of medical necessity with guidance from genetic counselors.
  • Track genetic test results and contact laboratories to determine status of all genetic tests that are ordered when turnaround times are exceeded.
  • Under the supervision of genetic counselors, contact patients with normal genetic results and document records of result disclosure conversations in the patient's electronic medical record.
  • Perform clerical duties (faxing, filing, mailing, copying etc.) and assist with educational and administrative projects.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelors degree in biology, chemistry, psychology or related field of study.
  • Skilled in use of Microsoft Office software, operation of standard office equipment.
  • Must be able to communicate on a professional level with members of the Department of Human Genetics' clinical, operations and administration staff.
  • Interpersonal skills and organizational ability are key qualifications.
  • Must adhere to clinic standard operating procedures and actively participate in the quality and safety requirements of the Emory Clinic.
    Interest in pursuing a career in human genetics, genetic counseling, medical discipline and healthcare. Work experience in a medical facility preferred.

Additional Details:

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.

Emory Healthcare is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact Emory Healthcare's Human Resources at Please note that one week's advance notice is preferred.

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