Job Description

Genetic Counselor Assistant

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Genetic Counselor Assistant will be part of a healthcare team dedicated to providing information and support to families with hereditary cancer syndromes.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with patients and their families to gather medical histories and provide information about the services and procedures offered.
• Triage incoming referrals from providers, obtaining and documenting personal and family medical histories using standard pedigree nomenclature, tracking genetic testing orders, and disclosing negative genetic testing results.
• Draw pedigrees both manually and electronically
• Coordinate scheduling of patients for visits, conduct qualitative interviews by completing review of medical records and capturing data in a standardized database of analysis.
• Calculating risk assessments (i.e. Tyrer-Cuzick, Bayes Mendel (BRCAPro, MMRPro, PancPro, MelaPro), Gail, Claus)
• Prepare test requisition forms, insurance forms, letters of medical necessity, testing update forms
• Obtain and ship samples to testing laboratory and/or escort patient from genetics office to lab for blood draw
• Perform various administrative and clerical duties and assist with tasks such as preparing letters and maintaining patient medical records
• Document correspondence with healthcare provider
• Act as primary correspondence with genetic test labs to follow up on test results and provide missing documentation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

Sitting up to 6 hours/day; 1 hour at a time. Standing up to 1 hour/day, 10 minutes at a time. Walking up to 3 hours/day, 10 minutes at a time. Continually use fingers and hands to manipulate objects. Frequently lift and carry objects up to 10 lbs. Must be able to hear as it relates to normal conversation. Must be able to see as it relates to general, near, far, color, peripheral and depth perception. Needs to be able to use eyes to focus on the same object throughout the day. Work is typically performed in an office or clinic environment. Some travel within the network may be required.

Education:

High School degree or equivalent experience required. Genetic Counselor Assistant Training Program certification from an accredited program required or obtained within 12 months of hire. Graduate of accredited Medical Assistant program or two years similar experience preferred.

Training and Experience:

One-year post-certification experience preferred but accepting new graduates. Familiarity with genetics and genetic concepts. Prior experience in genetic counseling or clinical settings.

Please complete your application using your full legal name and current home address. Be sure to include employment history for the past seven (7) years, including your present employer. Additionally, you are encouraged to upload a current resume, including all work history, education, and/or certifications and licenses, if applicable. It is highly recommended that you create a profile at the conclusion of submitting your first application. Thank you for your interest in St. Luke's!

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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