Assistant Genetic Counseling - Pediatrics Genetics

Washington University in St. Louis • Ann Arbor, MI

2d • $19 - $29 • Onsite

About The Position

Works closely with members of the genetics team to provide excellent and timely patient care by providing support for clinical and research activities to maximize the efficiency of genetic counselors’ efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
• No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Basic Life Support Certification or obtains certification within one month of employment.
• Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements.

Nice To Haves

• No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Communication
• Exercises Judgment
• Healthcare Environments
• Medical Sciences
• Microsoft Office
• Office Equipment
• Organizational Savvy
• Psychology

Responsibilities

• Contacts insurance companies to facilitate genetic test coverage and assists in the writing of letters of medical necessity.
• Submits and tracks benefits investigations for genetic testing and communicates outcomes with families.
• Completes patient information on lab requisition forms for genetic testing.
• Prints and sends clinical information for laboratory testing.
• Coordinates and provides instructions for patient lab draws.
• Contacts laboratories with general inquiries such as status of patient results.
• Assists the genetic counselors with triaging incoming requests from patients and providers as well as coordinates patient appointments and testing.
• Contacts patients for follow up information, general inquiries as well as routine normal test results.
• Assists with research activities such as data entry.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs.
• Adult care resources.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level