Genetic Counseling Assistant - Jacksonville FL
Genetic Counseling Assistant - Jacksonville FL
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Job Description
Under the supervision of the Genetic Counselor Supervisor the Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) provides specialized support to the genetic counselors in the Departments of Clinical Genomics Laboratory Medicine and Pathology and the Center for Individualized Medicine. Individuals within the clinical setting assist with clinical case preparation attain family histories help facilitate genetic testing and track clinical test results. Individuals in the laboratory setting assist with test utilization management provide client support perform case management assist with genetic test resulting and reporting and contribute to test implementation and maintenance. Individuals in the research setting assist with research activities associated with formal research protocols research studies and return of research results to patients.
**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program**
Qualifications
Bachelors degree preferably in biology psychology chemistry medical technology or other health sciences related field. Requires working knowledge of human genetics concepts and vocabulary.
Must have strong communication and organizational skills. Must be able to handle a variety of tasks simultaneously with efficiency. Must maintain confidentiality of information. Must be proficient in the use of computers Microsoft Windows based systems Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel. Must be teamoriented and have the ability to work with a variety of clinical research and laboratory personnel. Must be adaptable/flexible in a changing work environment which may require upgrading of skills as the practice changes.
Must be knowledgeable of and pay particular attention to the quality control procedures and laboratory safety regulations if working as a GCA in DLMP.
Interest in the field of genetic counseling is preferred.
ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals
For international/foreign trained applicants it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.
MUST show US equivalent degree
Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE)
Employment Type
Full-Time
