Oncology Genetic Counseling Assistant - Durham, NC

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About Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Duke Nursing Highlights:

• Duke University Health System is designated as a Magnet organization
• Nurses from each hospital are consistently recognized each year as North Carolina's Great 100 Nurses.
• Duke University Health System was awarded the American Board of Nursing Specialties Award for Nursing Certification Advocacy for being strong advocates of specialty nursing certification.
• Duke University Health System has 6000 + registered nurses
• Quality of Life: Living in the Triangle!
• Relocation Assistance (based on eligibility)

Under the supervision of the Oncology Genetic Counseling team lead and program coordinator the Genetic Counseling Assistant provides support to the Genetic Counselors and referring Physicians. The Oncology Genetic Counseling Assistant performs administrative and basic duties necessary to assist Genetic Counselors in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level:

Provide administrative support to genetic counseling staff. This may include:

• obtaining and recording data for medical records


• supporting chart development


• creating and saving patient pedigree


• sending pedigree and test reports to patient’s via patient portal


• preparing letters of medical necessity


• uploading information into EMR


• calling patients with negative results


• supporting appointment scheduling


• serve as a liaison between referring providers and genetic counseling team


• other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Support collection and preparation of genetic tests. This may include:

• maintaining inventory of test kits


• collecting and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis


• pick-up and delivery of specimens


• facilitating prior authorization


• completing test requisition forms


• tracking tests, communicating with outside labs


• following up on missing samples or samples requiring recollection


• communicating with families about insurance authorization for testing


• other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Support department quality improvement projects and initiatives. This may include:

• gathering and providing data


• recommending quality improvement opportunities


• supporting development of patient education materials and resources


• other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Maintain work area in clean and orderly condition.

Education:

Associate's degree required

Bachelors with focus on science field preferred

Experience

Work generally requires six months of experience in the healthcare setting. Education in a health related field can be used as a substitute for the experience.