Genetic Counseling Assistant - OB/GYN
The Medical College of Wisconsin•Milwaukee, WI
•Onsite
About The Position
Under general supervision, assist genetic counselors in day to day operations. Perform routine administrative duties requiring general knowledge of medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures.
Requirements
- Knowledge of computers, clerical procedures, customer service standards, collaboration, and information management.
- Organization, time management, interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills.
- Minimum Required Education: High school diploma
- Minimum Required Experience: 3 year’s
Nice To Haves
- Appropriate experience may be substituted for education on an equivalent basis.
- Preferred Education: Bachelor’s degree
- medical terminology college level course
Responsibilities
- Facilitate genetic testing process, including identification of laboratories, researching appropriate testing and sample submission requirements including preparing genetic test ordering forms.
- Responsible for maintaining laboratory kits and supplies.
- Coordination of insurance preauthorization for genetic testing.
- Assist in providing patient care related to clinical program, including collection of medical records/family history, patient telephone intakes, sending out specimens and coordinating family member testing.
- Entering pedigrees and preparing risk assessments using genetics software programs.
- Database entry and maintenance.
- Aid in test result correspondence to physicians and patients.
- Answer and relay telephone calls, resolve routine inquiries, and take appropriate messages.
- Respond to various situations in the work of the genetic counseling program.
Benefits
- Outstanding Healthcare Coverage, including but not limited to Health, Vision, and Dental.
- Flexible Spending options
- 403B Retirement Package
- Competitive Vacation and Paid Holidays offered
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee & Family Assistance Program (EFAP)
- Pet Insurance
- On campus Fitness Facility, offering onsite classes
- Additional discounted rates on items such as: Select cell phone plans, local fitness facilities, Milwaukee recreation and entertainment etc.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
