Genetics Counselor Assistant Weill Cornell Medicine

Genetics Counselor Assistant

Title: Genetics Counselor Assistant

Location: Upper East Side

Org Unit: WCINYP Clinical Operations

Work Days:

Weekly Hours: 35.00

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: $26.21 - $29.07

*As required under NYC Human Rights Law Int 1208-2018 - Salary range for this role when Hired for NYC Offices
Position Summary

The role of the Genetic Counseling Assistant will be to provide support to the genetic counseling staff in various administrative tasks. This work experience will provide invaluable experience for individuals who intend to apply for graduate programs in clinical genetics and genetic counseling or for individuals interested in pursuing a career in administrative management. There is a mandatory minimum time commitment of 2 years for this position.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist with referral management by reviewing incoming referrals with the scheduling staff and responding to referring patients' or providers' basic questions about what to expect from the visit.
• Assist with pre-visit preparation, including collection of relevant medical records and lab reports, medical record review, and coordination of patient intake forms.
• Collect information from patients in preparation for their appointment including, but not limited to, a family history, risk assessment data, consent forms.
• Assist in processing, packaging and shipment of specimens for genetic testing in a timely manner
• Obtain and coordinate insurance pre-authorization for specialized laboratory testing as needed.
• Maintain database of genetic consultation or other records.
• Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record system
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

• Associate's Degree

• Familiar with medical terminology and laboratory testing

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  Fluency in Span
  
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  Knowledge of genetics
  
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  Experience in working with patients in healthcare setting
  
• Research experience a plus

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
• Excellent written and oral skills in English.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills on both technical and non-technical topics.
• Ability to participate as a team member member and work indepently, with limited supervision.
• Independent decision making in area of expertise as it relates to position and in prioritizing workload, including as it relates to patient care, and ability to exercise good judgment.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that is committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians and scientists in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists - faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization - are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Brooklyn Methodist Hospital, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Westchester Behavioral Health Center, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status, including race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.

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