Job Description
Work Schedule : 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.
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We are seeking a
Genetic Counselor Assistant to:
- Work collaboratively to support the functions of the genetic counseling team across the organization.
- Draw and update patient pedigrees using patient history forms.
- Assist genetic counselors with administrative tasks such as patient scheduling, case preparation, sending faxes, writing letters of medical necessity and completing any additional paperwork, etc.
- Call to obtain results or additional records from various hospital departments, outside laboratories, and/or physician offices prior to the appointment or as requested for emergent inpatient consults.
- Perform literature reviews under the guidance of the genetic counselor.
At UW Health, you will have :
- An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.
- Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.
- Access to UW Health's Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.
- Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.
Education : Minimum - 1-2 years post high school education
Preferred - Bachelor's degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education
Work Experience : Preferred - Two years clinical experience in a genetics specialty clinic
Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging
UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day. It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that's ranked Wisconsin's #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.
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Permanent employment, Work experience placement, Shift work, Monday to Friday,