Genetic Counseling Assistant - Medical Genetics - Hopewell - Full-Time - DAYS

Cancer Genetics Program Coordinator

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advanced technology. Capital Health is a dynamic health care resource accredited by the DNV that includes two hospitals, an outpatient center, satellite ED, and an expansive network of primary and specialty care. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 600 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Capital Health recognizes that attracting the best talent is key to our strategy and success as an organization. As a result, we aim for flexibility in structuring competitive compensation offers to ensure we can attract the best candidates.

The listed pay range or pay rate reflects compensation for a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) position. Actual compensation may differ depending on assigned hours and position status (e.g., part-time).

$18.21 - $22.74

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Position Overview

Essential Functions

• Works closely with genetic counselors, medical director of the Cancer Genetics Program and Director of the Cancer Center to facilitate daily operations
• Performs patient intake and scheduling for genetic counseling and testing.
• Prepares draft of family pedigree through Progeny Software.
• Assists with obtaining and entering relevant medical and laboratory records related to the genetic counseling process.
• Completes Genetic Testing requisition forms with relevant data needed.
• Keeps abreast of insurance related issues and performs pre-authorizations and benefit investigations through major labs (eg. LabCorp, Myriad, Ambry).
• Maintains strong dialogue with labs, patients, and genetic counselors to resolve issues and ensures timely turnover of results. Assists with genetic testing process by contacting genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information. Maintains testing log.
• Ensures appropriate stock of test kits and patient educational information.
• Works with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity and genetic counseling/testing consultation letters for genetic testing.
• Enters demographic and results data into the program's Excel spreadsheets.
• Scans paper charts into EMR system.
• Assists in community educational events.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs other tasks as needed.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. College level genetics course. Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience: One year related experience preferred.
• Other Credentials:
• Knowledge and Skills: Good organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Special Training: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and working with databases.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to take direction.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Frequent physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting, Standing, Walking, Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders), Carry objects, Push/Pull, Twisting, Bending, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Squat/kneel/crawl, Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities, Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Airborne Communicable Disease, Extreme Temperatures

This position is eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical Plan
• Prescription drug coverage & In-House Employee Pharmacy
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Healthcare FSA
• Dependent Care FSA
• Retirement Savings and Investment Plan
• Basic Group Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Group Term Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Benefits Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Disability Benefits Short Term Disability (STD)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Transit
• Commuter Parking
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Spouse
• Voluntary Life Employee
• Voluntary Life Child
• Voluntary Legal Services
• Voluntary Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Voluntary Identity Theft Insurance
• Voluntary Pet Insurance
• Paid Time-Off Program

The pay range listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered including, but not limited to location, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget, market data, and internal equity. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level.

The salary applies specifically to the position being advertised and does not include potential bonuses, incentive compensation, differential pay or other forms of compensation, compensation allowance, or benefits health or welfare. Actual total compensation may vary based on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, and other relevant criteria.