Genetics Counselor Assistant (Lake Nona Boulevard)

Job description

Nemours is seeking a Genetics Counseling Assistant to join our Nemours Children's Hospital team in the Lake Nona Boulevard location. The Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) is a member of the Medical Genetics team providing support with functions that involve patient appointments, genetic testing, insurance, and provider and patient interaction. This position is responsible for the following: - Work closely with the team (physician and genetic counselor(s) in the Medical Genetics department to facilitate daily operations. - Communicate with hospital authorization group, providers, and insurance companies to obtain medical insurance coverage for genetic testing and provide medical information from providers for appeal processes, etc. - Discuss insurance coverage information with families and coordinate genetic counseling consent appointments and sample collection. - Contact genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information. - Work with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity and result letters for genetic testing. - Complete Genetic Testing requisition forms. - Obta...