Genetic Navigator Precision Medicine

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing administrative and clinical support to genetic counselors and precision medicine clinics. This includes prenatal, preconception, hereditary cancer and cardiac conditions, and prevention and wellness clinics. All counseling and genetic programs will be in accord with the mission of St. Elizabeth Healthcare as sponsored by the Bishop of the Covington Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church. Candidate must demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in genetics/genetics counseling, biology, psychology, chemistry, or other health/science related field
Possess the ability to work collaboratively and independently and achieve stated goals.
Excellent communication skills -- verbal and written.
Proficient in MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Experience with electronic health records and/or other databases
Familiarity with medical terminology or other medical office experience
Familiarity with Ethical and Religious Directives for Catholic Health Care Services.

Responsibilities

Provides basic client services: follow-up phone calls, requests for information, specimens collection and distribution, administers patient intake forms and completes family histories
Provides case management assistance: completing paperwork, creates and updates patient pedigrees, calling out normal results, physician communications
Processes insurance authorizations
Database Management
Provides support for grant submissions and research
Resource for patients, family members, and associates as needed.
Professional conduct including patient confidentiality, showing empathy and compassion to patients and families.
Seeks out opportunities to increase knowledge and skills in area of expertise.
Performs other duties as assigned.