Genetic Counseling Assistant Columbia University, United States 8 days ago

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Posted:

02-Jun-26

Location:

New York, New York

Type:

Full-time

Categories:

Staff/Administrative

Internal Number:

556288

Job Type:

Officer of Administration

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Hours Per Week:

35

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$66,300.00 - $66,300.00 The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant to join our team in a full time position within the division of Clinical Genetics. Columbia University Irving Medical Center?s Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing clinical and administrative support to our Clinical Genetics team. Responsibilities Assist with pre-visit preparation, including the collection of relevant medical records, lab reports, and patient intake forms. Assist in processing, packaging and shipping specimens and preparation of samples for genetic testing in a timely manner. Obtain and coordinate insurance pre-authorization for specialized laboratory testing. Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record system. Coordinate collection of consent forms and samples from patients for virtual appointments. Perform appointment and testing data entry into clinical database. Mail out result letters to patients. Regularly check and order genetic testing supplies and kits to ensure they are fully stocked. Make reminder phone calls for upcoming patient appointments, as needed. Assist with scheduling research patient appointments, as needed. Assist with projects that streamline patient record collection and storage, as needed. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required. Preferred Qualifications Two years of related experience. Other Requirements Extremely organized with a high attention to detail, with specific attention paid to accurately recording data. Familiar with medical terminology and laboratory testing. Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Excellent written and verbal communication skills required. Must be comfortable working independently and with teams. Ability to demonstrate professionalism and flexibility. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Columbia University Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world. Connections working at Columbia University More Jobs from This Employer main.hercjobs.org/jobs/22316956/genetic-counseling-assistant Return to Search Results