Program Coordinator - Genetics

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Summary

TheGeneticsProgramCoordinatorcloselycollaborateswithGeneticCounselors to ensurepatientsneedinggeneticrisk assessment are screened and scheduled appropriately. The Genetic Counseling Coordinator is also responsible for ensuring thatthepatient is roomedontheday of visitandappropriatefollow-up is completedaftervisitwithGeneticCounselor.

The Genetic Counseling Coordinator is also responsible for collecting patient specimen and ensuring that the specimen is receivedbytheappropriatelabteammemberina timelymanner.Taskswillincludeguidingpatienttovisit,collectinglab,

packaging and transporting patient samples and completing lab paperwork under clinician guidance. Additionally, the coordinatorwillalsocommunicatewithpatients,genetictestinglabsandotherclinicstaff as needed.

The Genetic Counseling coordinator is also responsible for collecting data reports and presenting information regarding patientaccess,patientdemographicsandotherkeydatatoenableprogrammaticsuccess.

Responsibilities

Patient intake and follow-up 40%

• Scheduled patient reminder calls
• Completingpatientintake
• Addressing patient concerns / questions
• Coordinating with referral coordinator if rescheduling is needed –
• Followingupwithgeneticcounselorsasneeded

Dayofvisitsupport_40%

Administrative tasks and follow-up -20%

Education

Required : - Associate's Degree or equivalent experience acceptable in lieu of degree

Preferred : Experience

Required : Two (2) or more years job related experience

Preferred : Experience

Required : Medical Assistant Certified

Preferred : Experience