NI-Genetic Counselor Assistant
NI-Genetic Counselor Assistant
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Job Description
Pay Range: $19.04 - $25.71/ hour
Additional components of compensation may include:
- Evening night and weekend shift differential
- Overtime
- On-call pay
Benefits information: UW Health in northern Illinois you will have:
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package including: PTO Medical Dental Vision retirement short and long-term disability paternity leave adoption assistance tuition assistance
Annual wellness reimbursement
Opportunity for on-site day care through UW Health Kids
Tuition reimbursement for career advancement--ask about our fully funded programs!
Abundant career growth opportunities to nurture professional development
Strong shared governance structure
Commitment to employee voice
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Genetic Counselor Assistant supports the best delivery of care to Cancer Center patients and families receiving genetic and molecular testing. The Genetic Counselor Assistant is an integral part of the Genetic Services team and under the supervision of the Genetic Counselors and manager contributes to the management of diverse aspects of the service including the coordination of care for patients optimization of clinic and operational workflows and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient-centered environment.
The Genetic Counselor Assistant is responsible for supporting the Genetic Counselor (s) with administrative functions including triaging incoming cases for genetic counselor and geneticist review assist with collecting necessary patient clinical information in the Ambulatory and Service Lines settings. Additional responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling appointments updating patients electronic medical records routing telephone calls assisting with the creation of educational materials and patient letters participating in team meetings and performance/quality improvement projects and other duties as assigned. The Genetic Counselor Assistant will also provide support to Cancer Center tasks/duties as needed.
EDUCATION/TRAINING:
Minimum: 1-2 Years post high school education
Preferred: Bachelors degree in a biological/health science or equivalent
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:
N/A
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:
Minimum: N/A
Preferred: 2 years clinical experience in a genetics specialty clinic
Required Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills. Experience with word processing database and spreadsheet software programs.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers department administrative staff interdepartmental contacts and the public.
- Ability to plan and organize the workflow in a busy office/unit environment and be self-directed and work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to be flexible in response to changing demands.
- Ability to handle a high volume of work under pressure.
- Resourceful in problem solving initiative and good judgment.
Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge unique perspectives and qualities each employee and physician brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran or disabled status or genetic information.
Employment Type
Full-Time
