STAS Genetic Counseling Intern
STAS Genetic Counseling Intern
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Classification Title:
STAS Clerical
Job Description:
The UF Health Cancer Center is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the onlyone at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center we span 11 of the University of Floridas 16 colleges pulling together a worldclass multidisciplinary membership of over 330 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.
As a Genetic Counseling Intern at the UF Health Cancer Center (UFHCC) you will be responsible for assisting genetic counselors and clinic supervisor screening patients for genetic counseling and building relationships between patients and the Hereditary Cancer Program.
In your new role you will be responsible for the following:
- Assisting genetic counselors and screening patients for genetic counseling.
- Assisting with administering a stable Progeny database including inputting patient information medical history and demographics.
- Preparing patient records for cancer genetic testing and research testing.
- Guiding patients through genetic testing process including obtaining informed consent completing paperwork and facilitating sample collections.
This is an Internlevel position ideal for candidates with an interest in gaining experience in genetic counseling. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.
Advertised Salary:
$14.00 hourly
Minimum Requirements:
This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS) and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a parttime basis up to 20 hours per week.
Successful preemployment screening including a background check.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge/Experience:
- Enrollment in a relevant degree program with an interest in health awareness genetics and/or counseling.
- Experience with Progeny software or other pedigree drawing applications.
- Experience with Epic electronic medical records system.
- Excellent customer service.
- Ability to work proactively and independently.
- Computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook.
- Proficient organizational skills and ability to work within a professional healthcare environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
The University of Florida is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race creed color religion age disability sex sexual orientation gender identity and expression marital status national origin political opinions or affiliations genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment hiring promotions transfers discipline terminations wage and salary administration benefits and training.
Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:
- Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- List of Three ProfessionalReferences
This position is timelimited. Initial appointment term will be for a full semester and may be eligible for further renewal based on departmental needs and budget availability.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:
Yes
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Student
