Genetic Counselor Assistant

Davita Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization seeks a Genetic Counseling Assistant to support genetic counselors at Massachusetts General Hospital. The role involves clinical, research, and administrative duties, providing valuable experience in genetics and patient care. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in biology or genetics, effective communication skills, and be detail-oriented.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience with patients or in a medical office preferred.
• Experience handling biological specimens and working with diverse populations is desirable.
• Confidentiality and initiative required.

Responsibilities

• Package and ship clinical testing specimens.
• Complete genetic testing requisition forms and interpret pedigrees.
• Verify and update study data and forms.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Ability to work in teams

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or genetics

Tools

MS Office

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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

Administrative Responsibilities

• Package and ship clinical testing specimens
• Perform data entry and maintain internal genetics databases
• Maintain stock of testing kits, patient handouts, and supplies
• Act as liaison between genetic testing labs, insurance providers, and genetic counselors
• Support development of patient education materials and events
• Follow HIPAA guidelines for patient privacy and confidentiality
• Support scheduling and other departmental duties as assigned

Clinical Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients regarding clinical care
• Complete genetic testing requisition forms, interpret pedigrees, and assign codes for billing
• Track communication with laboratories about testing status
• Navigate electronic health records and databases for patient information
• Other departmental duties as assigned

Research Responsibilities

• Verify and update study data and forms
• Manage demographic and clinical data entry into research systems
• Contact subjects for study information as needed
• Other departmental duties as assigned

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in biology or genetics (preferred), 1-2 years of experience with patients or in a medical office (preferred), effective communication skills, ability to work independently and in teams, and proficiency in MS Office. Experience handling biological specimens and working with diverse populations is desirable. The role requires confidentiality, attention to detail, initiative, and troubleshooting skills. Proficiency in MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel is required.

The Massachusetts General Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. Reasonable accommodations are provided for individuals with disabilities.