Genetic Counseling Assistant GCA
Green Bay, WI
Future Opening: Genetic Counseling Assistant GCA
Full Time • Green Bay, WI
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Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
Overview
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something exceptional! We are a small, non-profit outpatient clinic dedicated to improving the lives of those living with a bleeding disorder. Our culture provides a positive work environment that encourages professional and personal growth. Come join our world-class comprehensive care team and make an impactful difference in patients lives!
Company Website: https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/
Schedule: Full-time benefited position consisting of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Wage Type: Non-Exempt
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of something exceptional! We are a small, non-profit outpatient clinic dedicated to improving the lives of those living with a bleeding disorder. Our culture provides a positive work environment that encourages professional and personal growth. Come join our world-class comprehensive care team and make an impactful difference in patients lives!
Company Website: https://hemophiliaoutreach.org/
Schedule: Full-time benefited position consisting of 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday.
Wage Type: Non-Exempt
Reports To: Genetics Counselor
Position Summary
This position works under the direction of the Genetics Counselor. The Genetics Assistant will have involvement with the workings of a fast-paced clinic. The main role objective is to increase clinic efficiencies by relieving some of the Genetic Counselors’ workload.
Education
- Associate degree related to the medical/scientific field preferred
Responsibilities/Duties
- Prepare and review charts for upcoming patient visits and case conferences, summarizing pertinent medical, bleeding, surgical, and family history relevant to the patient’s bleeding disorder and indication for genetic testing.
- Create and update detailed patient pedigrees using Progeny or similar software based on documented and patient-reported family history.
- Coordinate genetic testing for patients with suspected or confirmed inherited bleeding disorders, including researching test-specific laboratory, specimen collection, and submission requirements.
- Complete genetic testing requisitions through laboratory portals and paper-based processes; coordinate specimen collection, packaging, shipping, and transfers between laboratories as needed.
- Draft consult notes, letters of medical necessity, patient and family correspondence, and educational resources using medical records, counseling documentation, and genetic test results for final review by the Genetic Counselor.
- Communicate with genetic testing laboratories regarding testing requirements, specimen status, billing, insurance, and logistical issues, independently coordinating follow-up as appropriate.
- Assist with genetic test result follow-up, including coordinating expanded testing or re-requisitioning at the direction of the Genetic Counselor, and assisting with variant reclassification follow-up.
- Maintain genetic testing and condition-specific tracking logs, gather program data and statistics, and maintain genetic testing supplies and kit inventory.
- Manage patient referrals and complex scheduling needs, including new and follow-up appointments, provider schedules, patient waitlists, ancillary testing, pre-appointment documentation, and appropriate release of medical information.
- Provide additional day-to-day clinical and administrative support to the bleeding disorders comprehensive care team, including patient and provider communication, medical record management, clinic preparation, and other duties necessary to support efficient patient care.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What is it like to work at the Hemophilia Outreach Center?
Our employees have the unique experience of building lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on exemplary service by never compromising care, providing a comprehensive care model, consistently improving access to care, and encouraging continuous staff development through leadership excellence and focused expertise and knowledge. Our positive culture provides a healthy balance and unique opportunity to excel professionally while also being encouraged to achieve personal goals. Our culture believes in open communication, continuous improvement, and healthy boundaries.
Our employees have the unique experience of building lasting relationships with our patients and their families. We pride ourselves on exemplary service by never compromising care, providing a comprehensive care model, consistently improving access to care, and encouraging continuous staff development through leadership excellence and focused expertise and knowledge. Our positive culture provides a healthy balance and unique opportunity to excel professionally while also being encouraged to achieve personal goals. Our culture believes in open communication, continuous improvement, and healthy boundaries.
Our Mission
The Hemophilia Outreach Center is a family-oriented organization committed to providing the highest quality, comprehensive medical care and advocacy for individuals with a bleeding disorder. We create educational programs and outreach initiatives that enrich the lives of our patients and their caregivers.
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