Genetic Counselor Assistant/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UK HealthCare in Lexington, KY seeks a Genetic Counseling Assistant to support genetic counselors by collecting family history, triaging referrals, gathering records, and coordinating care with laboratories and other departments. The role emphasizes efficient clinic workflows and patient-centered administrative support.

The GCA collaborates with the genetics team to optimize operations and ensure accurate, timely handling of patient information and tests, contributing to a comprehensive genetics

Qualifications

• Assist with family histories collection and documentation.
• Triage referrals and collect relevant medical records.
• Coordinate care with testing laboratories and multiple departments.
• Provide administrative support to the genetics department.

Responsibilities

• Assist with family histories collection and documentation.
• Triage referrals and collect relevant medical records.
• Coordinate care with testing laboratories and multiple departments.
• Provide administrative support to the genetics department.

Job description

The Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) provides specialized support to the genetic counselors. The GCA is an integral part of the Genetics team and contributes to the management of various aspects of the service, including the coordination of care for patients, optimization of clinic and operational workflows, and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient-centered and administratively effective environment.

The GCA has essential roles to assist the genetics department including attain family histories, triaging referrals, collection of relevant medical records, collection of previous genetic testing records when appropriate, coordination of care with testing laboratories, coordination of patient care when multiple physician or clinical departments are involved, and assisting with administrative duties of the department.