Genetic Counselor Assistant Jobs

Purpose:
Perform administrative and basic duties necessary to assist genetic counselors in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate insurance coverage for genetic testing of patients.
• Assist genetic counselors by communicating normal test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing.
• Responsible for alerting the genetic counselor if the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient are necessary.
• Assist in clinical investigations in genetics by performing literature searches as well recruiting patients to enroll in ongoing studies.
• Enter patient data into computer software.
• Assist genetic counselors in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars.
• Create and upgrade patient pedigrees.
• Perform necessary administrative duties- answer phone calls, assist patients in scheduling appointments, administer patient intake forms and complete family histories.
• Assist in the operation and maintenance of the genetic databases.

• Bachelors degree in genetics/genetic counseling, biology, chemistry, or other science/ health-related field required.
• Act 34 with renewal
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with patients and families. Must also possess strong organization and multi-tasking skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• Experience in medical facility, currently in or completion of genetics rotations clinical program preferred. Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran