Genetic Counselor Assistant

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Genetic Counselor Assistant supporting clients ordering Invitae genetic tests at Labcorp. Reviewing clinical appropriateness, handling inquiries, and gathering patient information remotely.

Responsibilities:

  • Work with the lab Genetic Counselor team to support clients that order testing performed at Invitae
  • Respond to telephone and email inquiries from Invitae/Labcorp clients, health care providers, and patients; 75% of the time is spent on the phone
  • Review orders for clinical appropriateness and perform outreach as necessary
  • Contact clients to obtain pertinent clinical information and communicate with clients throughout the testing process
  • Participate in or take leadership of particular operations and development projects as required

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in a biological life science
  • Familiarity with genetic concepts
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
  • Strong multi-tasking ability with excellent attention to detail
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills and excellent ability to listen and respond effectively
  • Strong flexibility and the ability to manage and adapt to changing priorities quickly
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others and work cooperatively and effectively to set goals, resolve problems and make recommendations
  • Preferred: 1 or more years experience working as a Genetic Counselor Assistant
  • Preferred: 1 or more years experience working in a clinical genetics testing laboratory with next-generation sequencing
  • Preferred: 1 or more years customer service experience
  • Preferred: 1 or more years experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS)

Benefits:

  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term disability (STD)
  • Long-term disability (LTD)
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan