Genetic Assistant

Job Description Summary

In this role, the successful candidate will be an assistant to the genetic providers in the Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics in the Department of Pediatrics. The Genetic Assistant will serve patient populations who require genetic evaluation in both outpatient and inpatient settings. The Genetic Assistant will be responsible for the collection of patient information prior to the appointment, data entry of intake information, coordination of patient care and facilitation of genetic testing and results disclosure. The genetic counseling assistant will also facilitate workflow of clinic patients and research projects as needed.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC000241 CHS - Administration - Ambulatory Childrens Services (Offsite)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-22

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with chart review and case preparation.
• Assists with the genetic testing process for patients, including providing informed consent, inputting of lab orders into lab portal, completing test requisitions, preparing specimens for transportation and tracking order and results. 

• Participates in the Medical Genetics and Genomics case conference and case review, which entails performing literature reviews on rare genetic findings or syndromes. Presenting complex cases for input from genetic counselors and geneticists.
• Assists the genetic counselor/geneticist in performing variant curation for genetic test results using models/databases like ClinVar, SIFT, Polyphen, EXACT, Mutation Taster, etc. These databases and models help determine pathogenicity of variants and are useful for variant interpretation.
• In collaboration with genetic counselor/geneticist and proper training, the GA may review negative results with patients and provide appropriate documentation in EPIC for patient’s EMR.
• Manages scheduling to assist with clinical visits
• Assists providers with scheduling referrals that require urgent care.
• Assists with patient phone inquiries and MyChart messages.
• Assists with patient follow-up letters regarding test results and helps identify applicable resources and/or support organizations for the patient/family.
• Performs literature searches for publications that are relevant to patient conditions.
• Assists in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars and community outreach events.
• May assist with data collection for research studies and gathering statistics for the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of educational and clinical experience. 
• Excellent communication (both oral and written), interpersonal, customer service, and organizational skills.
• Basic math and computer skills, and knowledge of medical terminology

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in genetics or biological sciences.
• Experience in medical facility

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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