Genetic Counselor Assistant, Cancer Center
Core
Support genetic counselors in clinical workflows, patient coordination, and administrative operations at a cancer center.
Role type
Support staff for genetic counseling program
Builds
Patient care coordination and genetic testing logistics
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology / Genomics
Required skills
Family history data collection, pedigree management, clinical database maintenance, laboratory sample coordination, insurance denial appeals, genetic literature research, workflow optimization
Preferred skills
Research coordinator experience, EPIC EMR proficiency, customer service experience
Technologies
Progeny, EPIC, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Coordinate patient appointments, referrals, and scheduling; assist in drafting post-counseling documentation; manage clinic supplies and genetic testing requisitions; serve as liaison with genetic testing laboratories; organize peer-to-peer reviews for insurance denials; conduct genetic/genomic literature searches.
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on support