Introduction
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Overview
The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) supports genetic counselors and geneticists by streamlining clinical operations and coordinating care for a diverse patient population before, during, and after genetic counseling sessions.
Responsibilities
Pre-Appointment
- Triage appointments, prepare charts, and collect patient records and family history.
- Coordinate with labs and patients for insurance verification, telehealth, and testing needs.
Post-Appointment & Follow-Up
- Schedule labs, disclosure visits, and follow-ups for patients and family members.
- Track, organize, and communicate test results, including reclassified or complex results.
Administrative Support
- Respond to routine inquiries, triage calls/emails, and maintain documentation.
- Input and maintain clinical/research databases accurately.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree (biology/genetics/health science preferred); GCA Certificate preferred.
- Healthcare experience, strong computer skills, bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
- Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks, maintain confidentiality, and work independently or collaboratively.
Montefiore Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Montefiore Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
