Genetic Counseling Assistant

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/OR 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 or health related field.
• Preferred Undergraduate coursework should include at least 4 courses in Biology, including General Genetics; and 2 courses in Psychology; and 1 course in general Statistics.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is typically performed in an office, clinical environment, or remote capacity. 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.

About Geisinger
Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record and the development of innovative care delivery models such as ProvenHealth Navigator® and ProvenCare®. As one of the nation’s largest health service organizations, Geisinger serves more than 3 million residents throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast Pennsylvania, and also in southern New Jersey with the addition of AtlantiCare, a National Malcolm Baldridge Award recipient. The physician-led system is comprised of approximately 30,000 employees, including nearly 1,600 employed physicians, 12 hospital campuses, two research centers and a 510,000-member health plan, all of which leverage an estimated $8.9 billion positive impact on the Pennsylvania economy. Geisinger has repeatedly garnered national accolades for integration, quality and service. In addition to fulfilling its patient care mission, Geisinger has a long-standing commitment to medical education, research and community service. For more information, visit www.geisinger.org, or follow the latest Geisinger news and more on Twitter and Facebook.