Genetic Counselor Assistant at UPMC

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Sep, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Genetics, Genetic Counseling, Biology, Chemistry, Administrative Skills, Clinical Preparation, Interpersonal Skills, Organization, Multi-tasking, Microsoft Office, EMR, Cerner, EPIC, Patient Care, Laboratory Policies, Insurance Approval, Genetic Databases

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Join Our Team at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital – Genetic Counselor Assistant Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM | No weekends or holidays UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Genetic Counselor Assistant to support our expanding genetics program. In this vital role, you’ll work closely with physicians, genetic counselors, and laboratory personnel to ensure seamless clinical operations and patient care. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative and clinical preparation skills, especially those familiar with EMRs like Cerner and/or EPIC. If you're organized, motivated, and passionate about supporting cutting-edge genetic services, we invite you to apply and become part of a team committed to excellence in women's health and precision medicine. Responsibilities: Perform necessary administrative and operational tasks guided by Standard Operating Procedures (SOP). Assist in managing provider service account. Requires depth of knowledge of laboratory policies and procedures. Clinical preparation of orders for laboratory personnel. Perform literature searches in preparation for molecular variant review by laboratory personnel. Assist genetic counselors in preparing and organizing materials for genetics lectures/seminars. Enter patient data into computer software. Obtain insurance approval for patients. Create and upgrade patient pedigrees. Assist genetic counselors by communicating normal test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing. Assist in writing reports and patient billing. Responsible for alerting the genetic counselor if the mandatory reporting procedures for any incident or serious event that did affect or potentially could have affected the clinical care of any patient are necessary. Assist in the operation and maintenance of the genetic databases. Bachelor's degree in genetics/genetic counseling, biology, chemistry, or other science/ health-related field required. Experience with Microsoft Office products required. Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to interact with patients and families. Must also possess strong organization and multi-tasking skills. Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: Act 34 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

The Genetic Counselor Assistant will perform administrative and operational tasks to support clinical operations and patient care. This includes managing provider service accounts, assisting in laboratory orders, and communicating test results to patients and physicians.