Genetic Counseling Assistant -Jacksonville FL
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Genetic Counselor Supervisor, the Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) provides specialized support to the genetic counselors in the Departments of Clinical Genomics, Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, and the Center for Individualized Medicine. Individuals within 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.
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.
- Proficient 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 which may require upgrading of skills as the practice changes.
- Knowledgeable of and pay particular attention to the quality control procedures and laboratory safety regulations if working as a GCA in DLMP.
- CV/Resume
- Cover Letter
- For international/foreign trained applicants, MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
- Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation
Nice To Haves
- Interest in the field of genetic counseling is preferred.
- Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
- For international/foreign trained applicants, MUST show US equivalent degree
- The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
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
- Assist with research studies
- Assist with return of research results to patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
