Genetic Counselor Assistant
Genetic Counselor Assistant
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Job Description
- Assist genetic counselors and geneticists with all aspects of patient intake genetic counseling test coordination and documentation. Learn all aspects of clinical areas and work independently coordinating clinical care and patient visits.
- Interviews patients and documents personal and family medical history consistent with documentation guidelines and regulatory standards. Documentation of pedigrees in electronic Pedigree drawing software for inclusion in the medical record.
- Preparation of letters of medical necessity and denial appeals.
- Contact laboratories to determine all necessary steps for genetic testing and act as a liaison with laboratories to ensure all samples required forms and consents are completed and received.
- Request insurance authorizations for genetic testing and perform insurance appeals for all denied testing. Follow up on authorizations approvals and denials with clinic staff and patients/families.
- Research and complete medical literature searches for relevant articles and utilize databases for genetic test result analysis.
- Prepare samples for transportation to laboratories within and outside of HDVCH. Obtain non-blood samples (urine saliva cheek swab etc) for testing ordered. Follow up on outstanding test results and unreported results.
- Create and maintain mutation/variant database and maintain sample database when necessary.
- Preferred Bachelors Degree or equivalent biology/health science
- 1 year of relevant experience patient/family contact in a community or medical setting previous experience with clinical projects either in an administrative or clinical role demonstrated knowledge of medical practice terminology Required
- 1 year of relevant experience Prior Authorizations Experience Preferred
- Pallet to Waist (6 from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
- Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
- Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
- Sitting: Frequently
- Standing: Occasionally
- Walking: Occasionally
- Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
- Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
- Trunk Rotation - Standing: Seldom
- Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
- Squat: Seldom
- Stair Climbing: Seldom
- Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
- Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Seldom
- Handling: Occasionally
- Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Seldom
- Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
- Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
- Visual Acuity None No; Seldom Yes: Seldom
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
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Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - 25 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Medical Genetics - GREmployment Type
Full timeShift
Day (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
40Days Worked
Monday-FridayWeekend Frequency
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Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
