Genetic Counselor Assistant

Overview

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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

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.

• Manages lists of established genetics patients and monitors status of pending clinical work-up.
• Reviews CMFM schedule for potential patients needing prenatal genetic visits.
• Serves 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.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Education:

Bachelor's Degree Biology preferred or Bachelor's Degree Genetics preferred
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
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a credential? No

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 communication skills.

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 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%)
• 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 package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and…