Genetic Counseling Assistant

Community Options, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic medical center in Philadelphia is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant to support patient appointments and administrative tasks. This entry-level position calls for a Bachelor's degree, with an added preference for those pursuing a Master's degree in Genetic Counseling. The role includes direct communication with patients and administrative staff support.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Prepaid tuition assistance program

Qualifications

• Required Bachelor's degree, preference for candidates pursuing a Master's in Genetic Counseling.
• 0-1 years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate patient appointments and manage records.
• Support staff with clinical and administrative tasks.
• Triage patient inquiries and maintain databases.

Skills

Patient Communication

Administrative Support

Research Involvement

Education

Bachelor of Arts or Science

Pursuing Master's degree in Genetic Counseling

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:Neurology OutPt

Hours: Day Shift

Location: PAH

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
• Answering telephone inquiries and acting as a liaison between genetic counselors and patient so 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 to Abstracting medical records for patient appointment so Transporting, packaging and shipping specimens for testing
• Tracking testing status, alerting the providers to delays, coordinating additional specimen collection as needed to
• Facilitating patient follow-upSupporting the mission of the Division Research involvement: Obtaining consent from patients to participate in research studies of Creating and maintaining database
• Performing literature reviews to inform best genetic practices
• Participating in family educational programs
  
  

Education Or Equivalent Experience

• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Required) Education Specialization: And 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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