Assistant Genetic Counselor

Job description

Job Summary Under the direction of clinical geneticists (MD/DO) and /or certified genetic counselors (CGC), the genetic counselor assistant (GCA) will be responsible for supporting the counseling, testing, and diagnosis provided by the clinic. The GCA will interview patients and document personal and family medical history prior to patient visit, coordinate joint visits with the CGCs, MD/DO, RDs and other ancillary staff, obtain testing authorization and approval, prepare samples for transportation to laboratories, facilitate follow up with referring healthcare providers and laboratory personnel and other patient preparation and follow up tasks to support the clinic staff. Essential Functions: Assist genetic counselors and geneticists with all aspects of patient intake, genetic counseling , test coordination and documentation. Learn all aspects of clinical areas and work independently coordinating clinical care and patient visits. Interviews patients and documents personal and family medical history consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards. Documentation of pedigrees in electronic Pedigree drawing software for inclusion in the medical record. Preparation of...