Assistant Genetic Counseling - Pathology and Immunology

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: This position will work closely with members of the clinical genomics laboratory to provide excellent and timely patient care by providing support for clinical and research laboratory testing activities to maximize the efficiency of genetic counseling efforts. Position assists with items related to both clinical and research laboratory testing workflows while serving as a liaison between the testing laboratory and those in the Department, University, and outside collaborators/clinicians. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Contact insurance companies to facilitate genetic test coverage and assist in the writing of letters of medical necessity. Submit and track authorizations/benefits for genetic testing and communicate outcomes with ordering providers. Complete patient information on lab requisition forms for genetic testing . Compile clinical information for laboratory testing and compile/disseminate specimen collection kits . Coordinate and provide instructions for patient testing and reconcile misinformation. Contact ordering providers with general inquiries and status of patient results. Assist the team with triaging incoming...