Genetic Counselor Assistant

Work Schedule: 100% FTE, 40 hours per week. Shifts scheduled Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Hours may vary based on the needs of the clinic.

Be part of something remarkable

Join the #1 hospital in Wisconsin!

We Are Seeking a Genetic Counselor Assistant To

• Work collaboratively to support the functions of the genetic counseling team across the organization.

• Draw and update patient pedigrees using patient history forms.
• Assist genetic counselors with administrative tasks such as patient scheduling, case preparation, sending faxes, writing letters of medical necessity and completing any additional paperwork, etc.

• Call to obtain results or additional records from various hospital departments, outside laboratories, and/or physician offices prior to the appointment or as requested for emergent inpatient consults.

• Perform literature reviews under the guidance of the genetic counselor.

At UW Health, You Will Have

• An excellent benefits package, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, two-week paid parental leave, adoption assistance and retirement plans.

• Options for a variety of schedules and shifts that offer flexibility and allow for work-life balance.

• Access to UW Health’s Wellness Options at Work that support employee/family well-being.

• Tuition benefits eligibility - UW Health invests in your professional growth by helping pay for coursework associated with career advancement.

Education

• Minimum – 1-2 years post high school education
• Preferred – Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education

Work Experience

Preferred – Two years clinical experience in a genetics specialty clinic

Our Commitment to Social Impact and Belonging

UW Health is committed to fostering a workplace that creates belonging for everyone and is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

Our respect for people shines through patient care interactions and our daily work practices as we work to embrace the knowledge, unique perspectives and qualities each employee and faculty member brings to work each day.

It is the policy of UW Health to provide equal opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Eastpark Medical Center - UW Health’s new state-of-the-art ambulatory facility will transform the patient experience and offer cutting-edge proton therapy.

This 469,000-square-foot ambulatory facility will house many specialties, including women’s complex care, adult cancer care, advanced imaging and laboratory services and innovative clinical trials. It will be located across from East Madison Hospital on Eastpark Dr. and is slated to open in fall 2024.

University Hospital in Madison is a Magnet®-designated facility that’s ranked Wisconsin’s #1 hospital and considered one of the nation's leading hospitals, teaching institutions and referral centers.

Job Description

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