Administrative Assistant

Temple University Health System, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple Health is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the Genetics Counseling team in the Department of Clinical Genetics. Responsibilities include data entry of genetic testing results, scheduling disclosure appointments, collecting medical records, coordinating with external labs for testing supplies, and maintaining inventory to support clinical practice.

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of healthcare administrative experience, plus HIPAA/patient

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year administrative healthcare experience required.
• 1 year HIPAA/patient privacy experience required.
• Experience with EPIC Cadence and payer sites required.
• Experience in patient recruitment or informed consent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the genetic counseling team.
• Data entry of genetic testing results.
• Schedule disclosure appointments and coordinate calendar.
• Collect medical records and liaise with external laboratories for testing supplies.
• Maintain inventory to support clinical practice.

Skills

Data entry

Appointment scheduling

HIPAA compliance

Medical record management

Lab coordination

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

EPIC Cadence

Insurance payer sites

Job description

Job Description - Administrative Assistant (262728)

The Genetics Counseling Assistant will be responsible for providing administrative support to the genetic counseling team in the Department of Clinical Genetics. Clerical duties include but are not limited to data entry of genetic testing results, disclosure appointment scheduling, medical record collection, collaboration with external laboratories for testing supply orders, and ongoing upkeep of inventory to support clinical practice.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Experience

• 1 year administrative experience in the healthcare field Required
• 1 year experience with HIPAA and patient privacy practices Required
• 1 year administrative experience in clinical cancer genetics Required
• General Experience and proficient knowledge in EPIC Cadence and insurance payer sites Required
• 1 year experience in patient recruitment and informed consent processes Preferred

Licenses

Your Tomorrow is Here!

Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.

To support this mission, Temple Health is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Your Tomorrow is Here!

As one of the first cancer hospitals in the country, Fox Chase Cancer Center has been a national leader in cancer treatment, research, and prevention for more than 100 years. Fox Chase Cancer Center, part of the Temple University Health System, is committed to providing the best treatment options for our patients, and delivering that care with compassion.

At Fox Chase, we consider defeating cancer to be our calling. Our unique culture allows employees to work collaboratively with a single, shared focus, regardless of which department they’re in.

It’s essential for us to recruit not only the best talent in hospital care, but hire well-qualified prospective employees who are committed to serving our patients with the passion and excellence for which Fox Chase is known.