Genetic Assistant

Genetic Assistant

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of educational and clinical experience.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Basic math and computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Assists with chart review and case preparation.
• Assists with the genetic testing process for patients, including providing informed consent, inputting of lab orders into lab portal, completing test requisitions, preparing specimens for transportation and tracking order and results.
• Participates in the Medical Genetics and Genomics case conference and case review, which entails performing literature reviews on rare genetic findings or syndromes. Presenting complex cases for input from genetic counselors and geneticists.
• Assists the genetic counselor/geneticist in performing variant curation for genetic test results using models/databases like ClinVar, SIFT, Polyphen, EXACT, Mutation Taster, etc.
• In collaboration with genetic counselor/geneticist and proper training, the GA may review negative results with patients and provide appropriate documentation in EPIC for patient’s EMR.
• Manages scheduling to assist with clinical visits.
• Assists providers with scheduling referrals that require urgent care.
• Assists with patient phone inquiries and MyChart messages.
• Assists with patient follow-up letters regarding test results and helps identify applicable resources and/or support organizations for the patient/family.
• Performs literature searches for publications that are relevant to patient conditions.
• Assists in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars and community outreach events.
• May assist with data collection for research studies and gathering statistics for the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in genetics or biological sciences.
• Experience in medical facility.