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Genetic Counseling Assistant
Job Location:
Job Location:
Chapel Hill, NC - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 37000 - 46000
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
3 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
31 August 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will support the genetic counselors (GC) in carrying out clinical Newborn Screening Program and research duties. All responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a licensed provider with appropriate training provided. Newborn Screening Program: Support the NBS program by compiling interpreting distributing and communicating all test results received by the Division. Maintain and update the patient database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Clinic and Patient Support: Review all scheduled referrals and maintain the urgent patient waitlist. Communicate with families and medical providers to request additional medical records and history. Obtain and discuss Benefits Investigations (BI) and assist with prior authorizations and peer-to-peer reviews for genetic testing. Interface with referral testing and genetic laboratory companies regarding patient sample collection test requisition forms status updates and additional requested records. Aid in the coordination of specialty clinics including Angelman Prader-Willi Syndrome Lysosomal Storage Disease and others. Clinical Research Projects: Participate in clinical research projects by collecting and maintaining data.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
The Research Assistant will support the genetic counselors (GC) in carrying out clinical Newborn Screening Program and research duties. All responsibilities will be performed under the supervision of a licensed provider with appropriate training provided. Newborn Screening Program: Support the NBS program by compiling interpreting distributing and communicating all test results received by the Division. Maintain and update the patient database to ensure accurate and up-to-date records. Clinic and Patient Support: Review all scheduled referrals and maintain the urgent patient waitlist. Communicate with families and medical providers to request additional medical records and history. Obtain and discuss Benefits Investigations (BI) and assist with prior authorizations and peer-to-peer reviews for genetic testing. Interface with referral testing and genetic laboratory companies regarding patient sample collection test requisition forms status updates and additional requested records. Aid in the coordination of specialty clinics including Angelman Prader-Willi Syndrome Lysosomal Storage Disease and others. Clinical Research Projects: Participate in clinical research projects by collecting and maintaining data.
Work Schedule
Monday Friday 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Required Experience:
Staff IC
About Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the nation’s first public university, is a global higher education leader known for innovative teaching, research and public service. A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Carolina regularly ranks as the best ... View more
