Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant

Children’s Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota•Minneapolis, MN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant will be responsible for providing clinical, clerical and administrative support to the genetic counseling team within the department of Clinical Genetics and Genomics. In support of the clinical staff, this individual will interact with patients, clinical providers and other medical professionals, as well as insurance companies and testing laboratories through all aspects of the clinical genetic evaluation, counseling and testing process.

Requirements

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
Bachelor's degree in a biological/genetics/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of genetics and genetic concepts
Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and in person
Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent customer service and problem solving skills
Ability to work well both independently, with little supervision, and in a team setting
Successful completion of an occupational health assessment, drug screen, background investigation, and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification

Nice To Haves

2 years experience in the healthcare field
Administrative experience in clinical genetics preferred
Experience with patient/family contact in a medical setting

Responsibilities

Demonstrate knowledge of medical practice terminology and genetic terminology and concepts
Manage databases
Perform literature searches
Track laboratory results
Interact with patients, clinical providers and other medical professionals
Interact with insurance companies and testing laboratories