Genetic Counselor Assistant- Center for Fetal Medicine and Reproductive Genetics
Mass General Brigham · Boston-MA
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- PayStated
- $25.26–$36.12 an hourAbout $52,541–$75,130 a year at 40 hours a week (derived, not posted)
- Employment typeStated
- Full time
- Work arrangementStated
- On-site
- ShiftStated
- day
Work Shift Day (United States of America)
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- ['bachelor degree']
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Requirements, each with its sentence from the posting
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- Medical terminologyrequired
Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records, test requisitions, and pathology reports
from the posting - Familiarity with community resourcesrequired
Familiarity with community resources available to support patients and families
from the posting - Organizational skillsrequired
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
from the posting - Verbal and written communicationrequired
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
from the posting - Empathetic and patient-focused approachrequired
Empathetic, patient-focused approach with strong customer service skills
from the posting - Collaboration skillsrequired
Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, laboratories, and members of the care team
from the posting - Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Geneticspreferred
Bachelor's Degree in Biology or Genetics preferred
from the posting - Patient care experiencepreferred
1–2 years of experience working with patients, in a medical office, or in a healthcare-related setting preferred
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the genetic counseling team, the Genetic Counseling Assistant provides specialized support to genetic counselors and program physicians in delivering coordinated care to patients and families.Responsibilities include:
-Manage established genetics patient lists and monitor the status of pending clinical workups.
-Review schedules to identify patients who may benefit from prenatal genetic counseling and coordinate communication between referring providers and the genetic counseling team.
-Support the development, implementation, and ongoing coordination of reproductive genetic counseling services.
-Collaborate with laboratories, genetic counselors, clinicians, and other partners to coordinate genetic testing, track results and delays, facilitate referrals, and support sample collection.
-Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with patients, families, providers, and other members of the care team.
-Contribute to research initiatives, educational programs, and other projects that support the advancement of genetic counseling services.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology or Genetics preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
None required
Experience
1–2 years of experience working with patients, in a medical office, or in a healthcare-related setting preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology, medical records, test requisitions, and pathology reports
- Familiarity with community resources available to support patients and families
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and follow through on tasks
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Empathetic, patient-focused approach with strong customer service skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with patients, families, providers, laboratories, and members of the care team
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$25.26 - $36.12/Hourly
Grade
3
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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