Genetic Counseling Assistant - Clinical Genomics
About The Position
The Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) provides specialized support to genetic counselors in the Departments of Clinical Genomics, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and the Center for Individualized Medicine. This role requires individuals to complete 2 years in the position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic. Depending on the setting, responsibilities can include assisting with clinical case preparation, attaining family histories, facilitating genetic testing, tracking clinical test results, managing test utilization, providing client support, performing case management, assisting with genetic test resulting and reporting, and contributing to test implementation and maintenance. Research-focused roles involve assisting with research activities associated with formal research protocols, studies, and the return of research results to patients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in biology, psychology, chemistry, medical technology or other health sciences related field
- Working knowledge of human genetics concepts and vocabulary
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with efficiency
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of information
- Proficiency in the use of computers, Microsoft Windows based systems, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel
- Team-oriented and ability to work with a variety of clinical, research and laboratory personnel
- Adaptable/flexible in a changing work environment
- Knowledgeable of and pay particular attention to the quality control procedures and laboratory safety regulations if working as a GCA in DLMP
Nice To Haves
- Interest in the field of genetic counseling
Responsibilities
- Assist with clinical case preparation
- Attain family histories
- Facilitate genetic testing
- Track clinical test results
- Assist with test utilization management
- Provide client support
- Perform case management
- Assist with genetic test resulting and reporting
- Contribute to test implementation and maintenance
- Assist with research activities associated with formal research protocols and studies
- Assist with the return of research results to patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
