Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati , OH 45201
Posted 1 week ago
Expected Starting Salary Range: 24.68 - 30.29
SUBFUNCTION DEFINITION: Genetic counseling is the process of advising individuals and families affected by or at risk of genetic disorders to help them understand and adapt to the medical, psychological and familial implications of genetic contributions to disease.
Assist in the provision of genetic counseling programs and services
REPRESENTATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
Major responsibilities include assisting pre, during, and post clinic care as well as assisting in pre- and post-analytical workflow in the clinical genetics laboratory. Clinical responsibilities include: preparing genetic counseling charts with all needed documents, including previous genetic testing results; answering patient questions prior to or following appointments; obtaining patients' family histories; coordinating genetic testing (order entry, sample coordination, and sample packaging); medical records requests; providing information about insurance pre-authorization to patients or providers. Additional projects such as assisting in the development of educational material, data entry for grants, patient scheduling, etc. will be assigned as needed. This position requires the following characteristics: careful attention to detail, ability to prioritize and organize projects, ability to problem solve, ability to work with deadlines, and ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare workers. Perform other duties as assigned.
Laboratory responsibilities include: coordination of exome-based testing (including tracking pre-authorization, sample coordination, and ensuring all information and samples required for testing is received), report writing, literature review, reconciling reports, and sample failure notifications.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Required:
Bachelor's Degree in related field
0 - 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline
No directly related experience
Cincinnati Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and treasures Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. We are committed to creating an environment of dignity and respect for all our employees, patients, and families (EEO/AA).
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