Genetic Counselor Assistant (Genetic Medicine)
Core
Administrative and operational support for genetic testing, patient intake, sample management, and coordination between patients, providers, and laboratories.
Role type
Senior IC genetic medicine operations specialist
Builds
Genetic testing workflows, patient care coordination, and laboratory liaison services
Domain
Healthcare / Clinical Genetics
Required skills
Sample preparation and transport, patient intake and history documentation, test order management, laboratory liaison, database management, insurance authorization tracking, medical terminology knowledge
Preferred skills
Phlebotomy experience, clinical project experience, community medical setting experience
Technologies
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Epic, LIMS, Soft
Responsibilities
Prepare and ship blood and saliva samples to laboratories; interview patients for family history and document medical history; track genetic test orders and follow up on results; facilitate communication between patients, providers, and genetic counselors; maintain sample and clinical visit databases; prepare letters of medical necessity; provide phone coverage and administrative support for the clinic.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC