Genetics Assistant CSG

• At Children’s Wisconsin, we believe kids deserve the best.
• Children’s Wisconsin is a nationally recognized health system dedicated solely to the health and well-being of children.
• We provide primary care, specialty care, urgent care, emergency care, community health services, foster and adoption services, child and family counseling, child advocacy services and family resource centers.
• Our reputation draws patients and families from around the country.
• We offer a wide variety of rewarding career opportunities and are seeking individuals dedicated to helping us achieve our vision of the healthiest kids in the country.
• If you want to work for an organization that makes a difference for children and families, and encourages you to be at your best every day, please apply today.
• Please follow this link for a closer look at what it’s like to work at Children’s Wisconsin: https://www.instagram.com/lifeatcw/ Job Summary Under general supervision, assist genetic counselors in day to day operations.
• Perform routine administrative duties requiring general knowledge of medical terminology, organizational policies and procedures.
• Essential Functions Facilitate genetic testing process, including identification of laboratories, researching appropriate testing and sample submission requirements including preparing genetic test ordering forms.
• Responsible for maintaining laboratory kits and supplies.
• Coordination of insurance preauthorization for genetic testing.
• Assist in providing patient care related to clinical program, including collection of medical records/family history, patient telephone intakes, sending out specimens and coordinating family member testing.
• Entering pedigrees and preparing risk assessments using genetics software programs.
• Database entry and maintenance.
• Answer and relay telephone calls, resolve routine inquiries, and take appropriate messages.
• Respond to various situations in the work of the genetic counseling program.

Education

• High School graduate or Certificate of General Educational Development (GED) or High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) required and Bachelor's