• Genetic Counseling Assistant

    University of Washington (Seattle, WA)


    Req #: 245713

     

    Department: LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY

     

    Job Location Detail: https://dlmp.uw.edu/home

     

    Posting Date: 05/06/2025

    Closing Info:

    Open Until Filled

     

    Salary: $4,554.00 to $7,200.00 per month

     

    Shift: First Shift

    Notes:

    As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (https://hr.uw.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2018/02/benefits-professional-staff-librarians-academic-staff-20230119\_a11y.pdf)

     

    UW MEDICINE'S DEPARTMENT OF LABORATORY MEDICINE AND PATHOLOGY** has an outstanding opportunity for a **GENETIC COUNSELING ASSISTANT** **Work Schedule

     

    + 100% FTE

    + DAYS

    + HYBRID (REMOTE ONE DAY A WEEK - ACCORDING TO BUSINESS NEEDS) **POSITION HIGHLIGHTS**

    + Provides high level support to a team of laboratory genetic counselors and variant review scientists, within the Clinical Genomic Analyst Team

    + Gain first-hand knowledge of patient care and research related to one or more of these genetics and genomics specialties: targeted gene panels, exome/genome sequencing, cytogenetics and genomics related to prenatal, pediatric and adult-onset conditions, and hereditary and solid tumor cancers **DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION** The Clinical Genomic Analyst team provides technical assistance to ordering providers, triage orders, prepares cases for sign out, reviews data, drafts and reviews next generation sequencing and cytogenetic/genomic testing reports for germline and somatic tests performed by the laboratory. **PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES**

    + Supports the Clinical Genomic Analyst team in clinical, research, and administrative duties

    + Prepare cases with clinical information critical for interpretation of research and clinical genetic studies

    + Helps the Clinical Genomic Analyst Team develop and implement clinical ordering pathways, assist with review of clinical reports, client communication

    + Coordinates data collection efforts for clinical orders or research studies

    + Perform chart review in EPIC electronic medical record, case tracker and/or other internal databases to accomplish multiple tasks

    + Independently coordinate sending out Sample Kits to patient’s homes, manage customized Saliva Kits, including tracking requests, following up on outstanding kits and managing internal inventory of sample collection kits and shipping supplies

    + Manage the timely transfer and hand-off of paperwork between various teams including the clinical genomic analyst team, directors, and lab teams

    + Review insurance denials and assist with preparing letters of medical necessity as needed

    + Assist members of the clinical genomics analysis team in other clinical and research-related tasks as neededSuccessful candidates will have laboratory experience in a genetics related field. **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS**

    + Bachelor's Degree in Science or other related fields

    + 3 years of HIPAA, study support and/or coordination; collecting and/or coordinating data

    + OR an equivalent combination of education and related work experience. **ABOUT UW MEDICINE – A HIGHER DEGREE OF HEALTHCARE** UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest. **Become part of our team.** Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

     

    University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.