Genetic Counselor Assistant - Children's Hospital

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

UPMC is seeking a full-time Genetic Counselor Assistant at Children's Hospital to support genetic counselors by performing various administrative and clinical duties. This position, ideal for candidates with a science background, offers opportunities for growth and experience essential for grad school applications, with a structured schedule of Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in science.
• Great opportunity for those interested in pursuing Genetic Counseling.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in clinical investigations and literature searches.
• Coordinate insurance coverage for genetic testing of patients.
• Communicate normal test results to patients and physicians.

Skills

Communication

Administrative Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in a science background

Job description

UPMC is hiring a full-time Genetic Counselor Assistant to join their team at Children's Hospital! As a Genetic Counselor Assistant, you will perform administrative and basic duties necessary to assist genetic counselors in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families. This is a great opportunity for individuals with an undergraduate degree in a science background and interested in a Genetic Counselor career. Great experience for grad school applicants and career opportunities within UPMC following graduation!

Hours for this position will be Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with no evenings, weekends, or holidays!

Responsibilities:

• Assist in clinical investigations in genetics by performing literature searches as well recruiting patients to enroll in ongoing studies.
• Assist genetic counselors in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars.
• Enter patient data into computer software.
• Coordinate insurance coverage for genetic testing of patients.
• Create and upgrade patient pedigrees.
• Assist genetic counselors by communicating normal test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing.
• Perform necessary administrative duties- answer phone calls, assist patients in scheduling appointments, administer patient intake forms and complete family histories.
• Responsible for alerting the genetic counselor if the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient are necessary.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the genetic databases.