Genetics Counselor Assistant (Lake Nona Boulevard)

Nemours is seeking a Genetics Counseling Assistantto join our Nemours Childrens Hospital team in the Lake Nona Boulevard location.

The Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) is a member of the Medical Genetics team providing support with functions that involve patient appointments genetic testing insurance and provider and patientinteraction.

This position is responsible for the following:

• Work closely with the team (physician and genetic counselor(s) in the Medical Genetics department to facilitate daily operations.
• Communicate with hospital authorization group providers and insurance companies to obtain medical insurance coverage for genetic testing and provide medical information from providers for appeal processes etc.
• Discuss insurance coverage information with families and coordinate genetic counseling consent appointments and sample collection.
• Contact genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability sample requirements test costs and other relevant information.
• Work with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity and result letters for genetic testing.
• Complete Genetic Testing requisition forms.
• Obtain medical records perform chart reviews.
• Data collection and participation in Quality Improvement (QI) projects.
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as may be assigned from time to time by employees clinical coordinator or nurse manager.
• Deliver excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers. Focusing on family-centered care.
• Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by associates clinical coordinator or nurse manager.

Job Requirements

• Bachelors Degreerequired. Candidates currently enrolled in a four-year Bachelors Degree program will be considered.
• Valid American Heart Association BLS Certification within three months of employment and continue to maintain as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: health life dental vision
• 403B with employer match.
• Licensure CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the states moderate tax structure.

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