Genetic Counselor Assistant

Overview:

Job Description Summary:

Assists genetic counselors in providing support to patients and families by collecting and organizing medical information, scheduling appointments, and maintaining accurate records.

Job Description:

Essential Functions:

Provides excellent service to both internal and external customers by applying best practices and standard operating procedures. Prepares correspondence, documents, reports and other materials which may be moderately complex or confidential, sometimes requiring independent judgment. Schedules appointments for department staff as appropriate. Obtain applicable records and results from outside providers and laboratories. Communicates with families regarding pre-clinic information, insurance prior authorization, sample collection, result disclosure, future plan and updates to families at the direction of clinical staff. Manages lists of established genetics patients and monitors status of pending clinical work-up. Manages entering patient data in Ohio Department of Health and other research-based databases. Works cross functionally with laboratories, genetic counselors, clinicians and others regarding testing, status updates, delays, referrals, and sample collection.

Education Requirement:

Associate's degree, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

Exhibits basic knowledge of family structure and questioning for effective intake of relevant information.

Experience:

Previous academic studies in genetics, biology, or another science related field desired.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY

Bend/twist, Lifting /

Carrying:

0-10 lbs, Pushing /

Pulling:

0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing

FREQUENTLY

Walking

CONTINUOUSLY

Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing - Far/near, Sitting Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above: Requires focus and attention to detail while multi-tasking Extensive amount of time communicating by phone. Able to perform clerical demands within a busy environment. "The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet" The moment you walk through our doors, you feel it. When you meet our patient families, you believe it. And when you talk with anyone who works here, you want to be part of it. Welcome to Nationwide Children's Hospital, Where Passion Meets Purpose. Here, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are integrated into our core values and practices. We are passionate about building, sustaining and evolving an inclusive and equitable environment. We are seeking individuals who live these values and want to share their experiences and efforts in support of our collective mission. We're 15,000 strong. And it takes every one of us to improve the lives of the kids we care for, and the kids around the world we'll never meet. Kids who live healthier, fuller lives because of the knowledge we share. We know it takes a Collaborative Culture to deliver on our promise to provide the very best, innovative care and to foster new discoveries, made possible by the most groundbreaking research. Anywhere. Ask anyone with a Nationwide Children's badge what they do for a living. They'll tell you it's More Than a Job. It's a calling. It's a chance to use and grow your talent to make an impact that truly matters. Because here, we exist simply to help children everywhere. Nationwide Children's Hospital. A Place to Be Proud.