Genetic Counseling Support Specialist (Hybrid)

Essentia Health; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) to provide administrative support to the genetic counseling team. The GCA will interact with patients, clinicians, insurance companies, and testing labs to support the genetic counseling and testing process, helping ensure clinic efficiency and patient understanding of the genetic counseling profession.

The role involves case preparation, processing documentation, coordinating testing kits, maintaining patient

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, healthcare, genetics or related field.
• Minimum five years of relevant clinical work experience including administrative and scheduling duties.

Responsibilities

• Case preparation and processing of genetic testing documentation.
• Contacting patients pre- and post-visit; liaising with providers and labs.
• Enter and maintain patient data and test results in EHR; ensure timely documentation.
• Coordinate scheduling and follow-up appointments; maintain confidentiality per HIPAA.

Skills

Genetic concepts

Medical terminology

EHR systems

Microsoft Office

Organization

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Outlook

EHR software

Job description

Essentia Health in Duluth, MN is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) to provide administrative support to the genetic counseling team. The GCA will interact with patients, clinicians, insurance companies, and testing labs to support the genetic counseling and testing process, helping ensure clinic efficiency and patient understanding of the genetic counseling profession.

The role involves case preparation, processing documentation, coordinating testing kits, maintaining patient