Genetic Counseling Assistant - OB/GYN

Genetic Counseling Assistant

Under general supervision, assist genetic counselors in day to day operations. Perform routine administrative duties requiring general knowledge of medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures.

Primary Responsibilities

Facilitate genetic testing process, including identification of laboratories, researching appropriate testing and sample submission requirements including preparing genetic test ordering forms. Responsible for maintaining laboratory kits and supplies.

Coordination of insurance preauthorization for genetic testing.

Assist in providing patient care related to clinical program, including collection of medical records/family history, patient telephone intakes, sending out specimens and coordinating family member testing.

Entering pedigrees and preparing risk assessments using genetics software programs.

Database entry and maintenance.

Aid in test result correspondence to physicians and patients.

Answer and relay telephone calls, resolve routine inquiries, and take appropriate messages.

Respond to various situations in the work of the genetic counseling program.

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Knowledge of computers, clerical procedures, customer service standards, collaboration, and information management. Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.

Qualifications

Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.

Minimum Required Education: High school diploma

Minimum Required Experience: 3 year's

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree, medical terminology college level course

Physical Requirements

Work requires occasionally lifting moderate weight materials, standing, or walking continuously.

Work Environment

Occasional exposure to dust, noise, temperature changes, or contact with water or other liquids. Work is performed in an environmentally controlled environment.

Sensory Acuity

Ability to detect and translate speech or other communication required. May occasionally require the ability to distinguish colors and perceive relative distances between objects.

Why MCW?

Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental. Along with Flexible Spending options

403B Retirement Package

Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Parental Leave

Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Pet Insurance

On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes

Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.

For a brief overview of our benefits see: Benefits Overview

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