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. Individuals in the clinical setting assist with clinical case preparation, attain family histories, help facilitate genetic testing and track clinical test results. Individuals in the laboratory setting assist with test utilization management, provide client support, perform case management, assist with genetic test resulting and reporting, and contribute to test implementation and maintenance. Individuals in the research setting assist with research activities associated with formal research protocols, research studies and return of research results to patients. Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
Requirements
- Must complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic
Responsibilities
- Assist with clinical case preparation
- Attain family histories
- Help 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
- Assist with research studies
- Assist with return of research results to patients
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefit plans
- Continuing education
- Advancement opportunities
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage
- Vision: Affordable plan with national network
- Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses
- Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
