Northwestern Medicine
Genetic Counseling Assistant - BCVI
Northwestern Medicine, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290
Description
The
Genetic Counseling Assistant
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Division of Clinical Genetics is seeking a full-time genetic counseling assistant to work with our Prenatal and Cancer Genetics teams. The individual in this position will work as part of an established team of genetic counselors, clinical geneticists, oncologists and medical subspecialists.
Responsibilities
Learn the genetic testing and billing processes and answer patient questions pertaining to the process
Complete insurance preauthorization requests in online portals
Mail or fax requested medical records requested by insurance providers and patients
Prepare testing requisition forms for ~100 patients per week
Obtaining 3 generation pedigree
Call and/or send MyChart messages with results for ~125 patients per week
Monitor shared Genetics email account
Upload patient records to EPIC
Organize and manage ordering of test kits for lab
Review upcoming patient schedules to ensure team has necessary records
Organize and triage the genetics referral queue
Prepare requested letters of medical necessity
Contact laboratories to request amendments to incorrect reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree
Strong organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team
Experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree with focus on science (genetics, biology or other)
2 years’ experience in a customer-oriented position, preferably in an office environment
Experience with EPIC EMR
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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Genetic Counseling Assistant
reflects the mission, vision, and values of NM, adheres to the organization’s Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program, and complies with all relevant policies, procedures, guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.
The Division of Clinical Genetics is seeking a full-time genetic counseling assistant to work with our Prenatal and Cancer Genetics teams. The individual in this position will work as part of an established team of genetic counselors, clinical geneticists, oncologists and medical subspecialists.
Responsibilities
Learn the genetic testing and billing processes and answer patient questions pertaining to the process
Complete insurance preauthorization requests in online portals
Mail or fax requested medical records requested by insurance providers and patients
Prepare testing requisition forms for ~100 patients per week
Obtaining 3 generation pedigree
Call and/or send MyChart messages with results for ~125 patients per week
Monitor shared Genetics email account
Upload patient records to EPIC
Organize and manage ordering of test kits for lab
Review upcoming patient schedules to ensure team has necessary records
Organize and triage the genetics referral queue
Prepare requested letters of medical necessity
Contact laboratories to request amendments to incorrect reports
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required
Bachelor’s degree
Strong organization, problem-solving and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team
Experience with MS Office Suite, Adobe
Preferred
Bachelor’s degree with focus on science (genetics, biology or other)
2 years’ experience in a customer-oriented position, preferably in an office environment
Experience with EPIC EMR
Equal Opportunity Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.
Background Check Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check. Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.
Benefits We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical, emotional, and financial well‑being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.
Sign-on Bonus Eligibility Internal employees and rehires who left Northwestern Medicine within 1 year are not eligible for the sign on bonus. Exception: New graduate internal employees seeking their first licensed clinical position at NM may be eligible depending upon the job family.
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