Genetics Counselor Assistant Job at Medicine Journal, Chattanooga, TN

  • Medicine Journal
  • Chattanooga, TN

Job Description

Genetics Counselor Assistant

Job Summary: The genetic counseling assistant (GCA) will help facilitate genetic evaluation, testing and coordination of care of genetic patients under the supervision of the genetic counselor and medical geneticist. Duties may include triaging referrals, obtaining medical records and previous test results prior to patient visits, performing patient intakes, coordination of scheduling patients, sample collection and send out for genetic testing, completion of genetic testing order forms, and tracking the status of test results. The GCA will assist with documentation in the electronic health record, coordinating follow up, answering phone calls, and maintaining the genetics database.

Education: Required: At least 2 years of college coursework in biology/health science Preferred: Bachelor's degree in biology/health science

Experience: Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years in genetics specialty clinic

Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: none Preferred:

Critical Skills Demonstrated experience and success in working in a health care team producing positive outcomes Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills necessary Ability to work in time sensitive environment and with confidential information. Ability to plan time effectively, balance multiple tasks, work within stringent time frames, and execute projects to completion. Ability to use change management skills, measure and drive for results. Strong analytical skills with financial data. Detail oriented. Ability to analyze issues and use sound judgment in determining the course of action Ability to coach and mentor reports using open and active communication techniques Ability to be a role model, support hospital vision, mission and strategic initiatives and hold reports accountable for results Ability to engage, inspire and influence others. Excellent and effective writing skills Ability to promote and maintain a culture of excellent customer service with all internal and external customers. Ability to think and act strategically Ability to plan and execute process improvement initiatives which are measureable and demonstrate improvement

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