Genetics Counselor Assistant-Cardiology

Nemours is seeking a Part-Time Genetic Counseling Assistant-Cardiology in Wilmington DE.

Primary Function -

• Work closely with genetic counselors and physicians in the Nemours Cardiac Center to facilitate daily operations
• Communicate with hospital authorization group providers and insurance companies regarding coverage for genetic testing 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.
• Draft letters of medical necessity and result letters for genetic testing
• Complete test requisition forms
• Obtain medical records perform chart reviews
• Other tasks as needed

Essential Functions

• Work closely with genetic counselors and Cardiac Center providers 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
• Complete Genetic Testing requisition forms
• Obtain medical records perform chart reviews
• Other tasks as needed

Additional Functions:

BachelorsDegree in Genetics or related field.

1-3 years of job-related experience.