Genetic Counseling Associate
University Of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, NE, United States
UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Location Omaha, NE
Position Summary The genetic counseling assistant (GCA) will work closely with and under direct supervision of genetic counselors and medical geneticists who serve patients with and at risk for inherited medical conditions. This includes involvement with the Pediatric and Adult Genetics Clinics, hospital consults, and out-state genetics clinics. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting in case preparation, coordinating follow-up with patients and lab personnel, contacting patients to document health and family history, completing documentation required for genetic testing, and managing a list of pending genetic test results.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent (healthcare, science or business related field). If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type.
2 years of experience working with the public. Will consider four years related education/experience.
No required license.
Required computer applications: Microsoft Word.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: capable of confidential, sensitive, and empathetic interaction with distressed individuals and families; exceptionally organized; able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and members of the genetics division.
Preferred Qualifications
Science related field.
Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or experience with genetics in laboratory setting.
Preferred computer applications: EPIC.
Preferred additional knowledge, skills and abilities.
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402‑559‑4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
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Location Omaha, NE
Position Summary The genetic counseling assistant (GCA) will work closely with and under direct supervision of genetic counselors and medical geneticists who serve patients with and at risk for inherited medical conditions. This includes involvement with the Pediatric and Adult Genetics Clinics, hospital consults, and out-state genetics clinics. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting in case preparation, coordinating follow-up with patients and lab personnel, contacting patients to document health and family history, completing documentation required for genetic testing, and managing a list of pending genetic test results.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent (healthcare, science or business related field). If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type.
2 years of experience working with the public. Will consider four years related education/experience.
No required license.
Required computer applications: Microsoft Word.
Knowledge, skills and abilities: capable of confidential, sensitive, and empathetic interaction with distressed individuals and families; exceptionally organized; able to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and members of the genetics division.
Preferred Qualifications
Science related field.
Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or experience with genetics in laboratory setting.
Preferred computer applications: EPIC.
Preferred additional knowledge, skills and abilities.
Individuals who need accommodation during the online application or interview process may contact 402‑559‑4070 or unmcstaffing@unmc.edu to request an accommodation.
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