Genetic Counselor Assistant

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The Genetic Counseling Assistant provides administrative and clinical support to a team of genetic counselors serving fertility patients. Working under the supervision of licensed genetic counselors and/or physicians, this role assists with coordinating genetic testing, managing results, supporting patient communication, and maintaining accurate medical records. The position offers exposure to reproductive genetics and fertility treatment workflows, including opportunities to learn about genetic counseling in the context of family building, while contributing to efficient, compassionate, and patient‑centered care.

Under the supervision, provides specialized support to the counselors and program physicians thuật performs administrative and basic duties necessary to assist the team in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• Manages lists of established genetics patients and monitors status of pending clinical work‑up.
• Reviews CMFM schedule for potential patients needing prenatal genetic visits.
• Serve as a liaison between referring providers and genetic counseling team.
• Develops, implements, and maintains cancer genetic counseling services.
• Works cross‑functionally with laboratories, genetic counselors, clinicians and others regarding testing, status updates, delays, referrals, and sample collection.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all clients.
• Assists with research studies and educational projects.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree Biology preferred or Bachelor's Degree Genetics preferred соедин с.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Licenses and Credentials:
  Experience working with patients and/or medical office 1‑2 years preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  Knowledgeable of community resources available for patients and families.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with medical terminology, medical records, test requisitions, pathology reports.
• Empathetic with strong customer service skills.
• Good oral and written communicationdeithasol.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Walking Frequently (34‑66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34‑66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34‑66%) 20‑35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34‑66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3‑33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3‑33%)
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• Crouching Occasionally (3‑33。)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34‑66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34‑66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67‑100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision ‑ Far Constantly (67‑100%)
• Vision ‑ Near Constantly (67‑100%)
• Talking Constantly (67‑100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67‑100%)

Onsite

32 Fruit Street

20

Regular

Day (United States of America)

$24.76 ‑ $35.41/Hourly

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications;

however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation…