Genetic Counseling Assistant

Penn Medicine; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine seeks a Genetic Counseling Assistant to support clinical and administrative tasks in the Med Hematology Oncology division. This entry-level position offers the chance to contribute to genetic counseling efforts while working collaboratively in a dedicated healthcare team. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree, with preference for those pursuing advanced studies in genetic counseling. The role combines patient interaction and organizational duties within a leading academic medical center.

Benefits

Comprehensive compensation and benefits program

Tuition assistance programs

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant medical/scientific field is required.
• Candidates pursuing or looking to pursue a Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling are preferred.
• Some prior experience (0-1 years) in a clinical or research setting is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient appointments and track genetic test results.
• Provide administrative support to Genetic Counselors and Physicians.
• Maintain databases and perform literature reviews to support the division's mission.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Skills

Patient Interaction

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Job description

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Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Description

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

Entity: CPUP

Dept: Med Hem/Onc

Location: Perelman

Hours: Day Shift M-F

Med Hematology Oncology is hiring a Genetic Counseling Assistant. The genetic counseling assistant (GCA) will be responsible for higher level administrative tasks to support genetic counseling efforts. This may include tasks such as coordinating patient appointments, preparing patient charts, tracking the status of genetic test results, and drafting results letters. They will also answer basic patient inquiries with respect to genetic counseling questions. Additionally, the GCA will support efforts of the division, including updating literature reviews, maintenance of databases and research support. He or she will improve flow and efficiency within the clinical practice by working with the Patient Service Associates/Patient Service Coordinators to coordinate and prepare for patient appointments. He or she will provide other administrative support as needed.

Responsibilities:

Specifically, the Genetic Counseling Assistant will support staff, e.g. Genetic Counselors and Physicians, with clinical and administrative tasks as needed towards maintaining a high level of Patient Centered Care/research protocols. Such duties may include but are not limited to:

Administrative support

Answering telephone inquiries and acting as a liaison between genetic counselors and patients

Triage patient inquiries and referrals under the supervision of a genetic counselor

Obtaining medical records for appointments

Scanning medical records into patient charts

Clinical support

Abstracting medical records for patient appointments

Transporting, packaging and shipping specimens for testing

Tracking testing status, alerting the providers to delays, coordinating additional specimen collection as needed

Facilitating patient follow-up

Performing duties as a scribe

Supporting the mission of the Division

Research involvement: Obtaining consent from patients to participate in research studies

Creating and maintaining databases

Performing literature reviews to inform best genetic practices

Participating in family educational programs

Credentials:

Education or Equivalent Experience:

Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required)

Relevant to medical/scientific field 0-1 years Preference given to candidates pursuing or looking to pursue a Master’s degree in the field of Genetic Counseling

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.

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• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Wellness and Fitness Services, Hospitals and Health Care, and Medical Practices

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