Genetic Counseling Assistant

LOCATION: Susquehanna Imaging / Autism Development Medical Institute

DEPARTMENT: Autism Institute Admin.  

WORK SCHEDULE: Days

WORK TYPE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for supporting genetic counselors’ clinical activities and clinical research studies in Geisinger’s Genomic Medicine Institute. This position is intended to provide valuable experience for individuals who plan to apply to graduate genetic counseling programs.

Assists genetic counselors to coordinate clinical activities, including coordination of genetic screening and testing, follow-up of genetic results, and a variety of other administrative tasks to support the clinic.

Works with genetic counselors, researchers, and staff on current research projects. Tasks include:  participant recruitment, data entry and data collection guided by written protocols, development of educational materials, performance of literature searches, and potential opportunities for qualitative interviews.

Works under the supervision of the research and clinical personnel as required.

SPECIFIC POSITION DUTIES:

Lead informed consent process for studies in genomic medicine and precision health.

Support a genetic counseling clinic by managing referrals and test results.

Demonstrate the ability to develop patient friendly education materials at the appropriate reading level.

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

Demonstrated moderate to advanced computer skills required and will be assessed at time of hire.

Demonstrated knowledge of basic research methodology and research data collection preferred.  

Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including communicating clearly and sensitively with patients, families, referring clinicians, and research colleagues.  

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidate has been awarded a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with a GPA of 3.3 or better; and Candidate has a strong interest in pursuing graduate level academic training in Genetic Counseling.

Preferred Undergraduate coursework should include at least 4 courses in Biology, including General Genetics; 3 courses in Chemistry including General, Organic, and Biochemistry; and 2 courses in Psychology; and 1 course in general Statistics.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Work is typically performed in an office or clinical environment. Some travel within the System may be required.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation.

ABOUT GEISINGER: Geisinger is a physician-led health system comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 13 hospital campuses, two research centers, and a 583,000-member health plan Geisinger is nationally recognized for innovative practices and quality care. Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient AtlantiCare, A member of Geisinger. In 2017, the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine became the newest member of the Geisinger Family.

We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. * Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

** Does not qualify for J-1 waiver.  We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.

*Domestic partner benefits not applicable at Geisinger Holy Spirit.