Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant
Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant
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About Childrens Minnesota
Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant will be responsible for providing clinical clerical and administrative support to the genetic counseling team within the department of Clinical Genetics and Genomics. In support of the clinical staff this individual will interact with patients clinical providers and other medical professionals as well as insurance companies and testing laboratories through all aspects of the clinical genetic evaluation counseling and testing process.
Demonstrate knowledge of medical practice terminology and genetic terminology and concepts; ability to manage databases perform literature searches and track laboratory results. Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
License/Certification/Registration required No
Education:
* Bachelors degree in a biological/genetics/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience (preferred):
* 2 years experience in the healthcare field administrative experience in clinical genetics preferred.
* Experience with patient/family contact in a medical setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of genetics and genetic concepts. Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software including Word Excel and PowerPoint required.
* Ability to communicate effectively both over the telephone and in person.
* Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Excellent customer service and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work well both independently with little supervision and in a team setting.
Physical Demands
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The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Childrens Minnesota is one of the largest pediatric health systems in the United States and the only health system in Minnesota to provide care exclusively to children from before birth through young adulthood. An independent and not-for-profit system since 1924 Childrens Minnesota is one system serving kids throughout the Upper Midwest at two free-standing hospitals nine primary care clinics multiple specialty clinics and seven rehabilitation sites. As The Kids Experts in our region Childrens Minnesota is regularly ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top childrens hospital. Find us on Facebook @childrensminnesota or on Twitter and Instagram @childrensmn. Please visit .
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2023s Top Diversity Leaders. The national honor recognizes the top diverse healthcare executives and organizations influencing public policy care delivery and promoting diversity equity and inclusion in their organizations and the industry.
Position Summary
The Genetic Counselor Clinical Assistant will be responsible for providing clinical clerical and administrative support to the genetic counseling team within the department of Clinical Genetics and Genomics. In support of the clinical staff this individual will interact with patients clinical providers and other medical professionals as well as insurance companies and testing laboratories through all aspects of the clinical genetic evaluation counseling and testing process.
Demonstrate knowledge of medical practice terminology and genetic terminology and concepts; ability to manage databases perform literature searches and track laboratory results. Must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
License/Certification/Registration required No
Education:
* Bachelors degree in a biological/genetics/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Experience (preferred):
* 2 years experience in the healthcare field administrative experience in clinical genetics preferred.
* Experience with patient/family contact in a medical setting.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
* Knowledge of genetics and genetic concepts. Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software including Word Excel and PowerPoint required.
* Ability to communicate effectively both over the telephone and in person.
* Ability to deal sensitively and effectively with patients.
* Excellent organizational skills.
* Excellent customer service and problem solving skills.
* Ability to work well both independently with little supervision and in a team setting.
Physical Demands
Please click here to view the Physical Demands
The posted salary represents a market competitive range based on salary survey benchmark data for similar roles in the local or national market. When determining individual pay rates we carefully consider a wide range of factors including but not limited to market indicators for the specific role the skills education training credentials and experience of the candidate internal equity and organizational needs.
In addition to your salary this position may be eligible for medical dental vision retirement and other fringe benefits. Positions that require night weekend or on-call work may be eligible for shift differentials or premium pay.
All job offers are contingent upon successful completion of an occupational health assessment drug screen background investigation and compliance with the U.S. Government Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification.
Childrens Minnesota is proud to be an equal opportunity employer whose staff is representative of its community and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race color creed sex religion national origin sexual orientation genetic information gender identity or expression age veteran status disability pregnancy citizenship status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full Time
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