Genetic Counseling Assistant - Military veterans preferred

2025-09-03
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Genetic Counseling Assistant



Job Summary

Collects comprehensive family medical histories and assists with data collection and evaluation. Coordinates treatment plans and communicates with involved personnel. Assists with coordinating research studies and workflows. Prepares reports, maintains records, and complies with all regulations.


Essential Functions

Aid in facilitating all aspects of genetic testing through medical and surgical oncology clinics. Responsibilities include showing a genetics educational video, completing testing paperwork, obtaining insurance prior authorization, collecting and shipping samples, disclosing results, documenting in the electronic medical record (EMR), informing patient's healthcare providers of results, and referring to genetics when appropriate. Assist in coordinating activities for research protocols, within guidelines established by the Professor of Medicine, such as completion of regulatory requirements (e.g. IRB), consent patients into research studies, collect and collate data per established protocols, prepare reports, maintain files, and analyze data. Act as a patient advocate and serves as a liaison between the patients, members of the health care team, and genetic testing laboratories. Other duties as assigned.


Physical Effort

Must have ability to move around campus, work with patients, fine motor skills and some modest lifting.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Genetic Counseling Assistant

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00

Work Arrangement: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00

Hiring Range: To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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