The Genetic Counselor Assistant position at Nationwide Children's Hospital involves supporting genetic counselors by organizing medical information, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. Candidates should have an associate’s degree and basic knowledge of genetics or biology, along with strong communication and organizational skills
Job Summary
The role involves assisting genetic counselors in providing support to patients and families through the collection and organization of medical information.
Employees are responsible for communicating with families regarding pre-clinic information, insurance prior authorization, sample collection, and result disclosure.
The position requires managing established genetics patient lists and monitoring the status of pending clinical work-ups while working cross-functionally with laboratories.
Matching Summary
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The Genetic Counselor Assistant position at Nationwide Children's Hospital involves supporting genetic counselors by organizing medical information, scheduling appointments, and maintaining records. Candidates should have an associate’s degree and basic knowledge of genetics or biology, along with strong communication and organizational skills.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Collecting and organizing medical information
Scheduling appointments for department staff
Communicating with families about results
Managing patient lists and pending work-ups
Entering data in Ohio Department of Health databases
Nice-to-have
Previous academic studies in genetics or biology
Experience in a busy clinical environment
Ability to perform clerical demands while multi-tasking
Key Requirements
Associate's degree required
Academic studies in genetics, biology, or science related field desired