Genetic Counseling Assistant - Medical Genetics - Hopewell - Full-Time

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Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works closely with genetic counselors, medical director of the Cancer Genetics Program and Director of the Cancer Center to facilitate daily operations
• Performs patient intake and scheduling for genetic counseling and testing.
• Prepares draft of family pedigree through Progeny Software.
• Assists with obtaining and entering relevant medical and laboratory records related to the genetic counseling process .
• Completes Genetic Testing requisition forms with relevant data needed.
• Keeps abreast of insurance related issues and performs pre-authorizations and benefit investigations through major labs (eg. LabCorp, Myriad, Ambry).
• Maintains strong dialogue with labs, patients, and genetic counselors to resolve issues and ensures timely turnover of results. Assists with genetic testing process by contacting genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information. Maintains testing log.
• Ensures appropriate stock of test kits and patient educational information.
• Works with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity and genetic counseling/ testing consultation letters for genetic testing.
• Enters demographic and results data into the program’s Excel spreadsheets.
• Scans paper charts into EMR system.
• Assists in community educational events.
• Participates in performance improvement projects.
• Performs other tasks as needed .

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent. College level genetics course. Understanding of medical terminology.
• Experience: One year related experience preferred.
• Knowledge and Skills: Good organizational, interpersonal, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Special Training: Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and working with databases.
• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to take direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Keyboard use/repetitive motion
• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Standing , Walking , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Twisting , Bending , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation , Pinching/fine motor activities , Taste or Smell
• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear
• Lifting Floor to Waist 15 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 10 lbs.
• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Minimal Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing
• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Chemical , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Temperatures

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical.  Capital Health will require all applicants to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.