Genetic Counselor Assistant

Mass General Brigham Health Plan, Inc.; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is looking for a passionate Genetic Counselor Assistant to join their hybrid team in Boston. This role involves supporting genetic counselors through clinical, administrative, and research tasks, ideal for someone with a background in biology or genetics. Candidates should be detail-oriented, organized, and capable of effective communication with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology or genetics preferred.
• 1-2 years experience in a medical office preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Support genetic counselors with clinical, research, and administrative duties.
• Communicate with patients regarding their clinical care.
• Perform data entry and maintenance of genetics databases.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or genetics

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

Job description

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Genetic Counselor Assistant

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Boston-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 11 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4021482 Site: The General Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) provides support to genetic counselors at the Massachusetts General Hospital Center. Responsibilities of the GCA include clinical, research and administrative duties. Individuals in this position will gain first-hand knowledge of patient care related to the field of genetics.

Qualifications

Administrative Responsibilities

-Package and ship clinical testing specimens

-Perform data entry and maintenance of internal genetics databases

-Maintain stock of testing kits, patient handouts and other supplies

-Act as liaison between genetic testing laboratories, health insurance providers, and genetic counselors

-Provide administrative support to GC colleagues to develop patient education materials and patient-centered educational events

-Follow HIPAA guidelines for the management of patient privacy and confidentiality

-Support with scheduling as necessary

-Other departmental specific duties as assigned

Clinical Responsibilities

-Communicate with patients, as necessary, related to clinical care

-Complete genetic testing requisition forms, including interpretation of patient pedigrees and assignment of diagnosis and procedure codes to ensure accurate billing

-Track the status of ongoing communication with clinical laboratories related to coverage and progress of genetic testing

-Navigate electronic health record and clinical databases to obtain clinic notes and family history information as needed

-Other departmental specific duties as assigned

Research Responsibilities

- Verify accuracy of study forms and data and update study forms per protocol

-Obtain, compile, and enter demographic, clinical and necessary study data into study electronic data capture system

-Contact subjects to gather study information as needed

-Other departmental specific duties as assigned

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

-Bachelor’s degree Bachelor’s degree in biology or genetics preferred

-1-2 years experince working with patients and/or in medical office preferred

-Must be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with clinicians and patients

-Must be able to work independently

-Must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team in a busy clinical practice

-Must be comfortable transporting sealed biological specimens

-Administrative experience in a medical office is a plus

-Experience working with patients is a plus

-Handle confidential and sensitive information with care

-Proficient in MS Word and Powerpoint

-Skilled in MS Excel

-Excellent attention to detail

-Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team

-Comfortable working with a diverse population and interacting with medical personnel

-Good communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail are essential

-Requires the ability to take initiative and troubleshoot

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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