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Posted: 30-May-26
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Internal Number: 34237
FT - Onsite
Summary
The role of the Genetic Counseling Assistant is to perform administrative and basic duties necessary to assist genetics providers (genetic counselors, geneticists, and nurse practitioners) in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.
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Technical Expertise
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
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About Akron Children's
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.
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Posted: 30-May-26
Location: Akron, Ohio
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Academic / Research
Internal Number: 34237
FT - Onsite
Summary
The role of the Genetic Counseling Assistant is to perform administrative and basic duties necessary to assist genetics providers (genetic counselors, geneticists, and nurse practitioners) in providing counseling and risk assessment for genetic conditions to patients and families.
Responsibilities
- Assist in case preparation, by obtaining family history and medical records and synthesizing information prior to genetic appointments
- Research hospital medical records for information requested by physicians, insurance companies, & families
- Create and update family pedigrees
- Coordinate genetic testing by completing test requisition forms, responding to inquiries from genetic testing laboratories, following up with families regarding need for additional samples, and assisting in tracking test results
- Help provide families with cost and billing information for genetic testing
- Assist with clinical follow up after visits such as requesting medical records, confirming referrals, and updating families on status of testing
- Write letters of medical necessity and complete other paperwork, documentation, and phone calls for health insurance coverage of genetic testing
- With guidance from providers, communicate normal or updated test results to patients and physicians by phone and/or in writing.
- Assist in clinical investigations in genetics by performing literature searches
- Manage genetic test kit inventory
- Attends Division Meetings and other relevant meetings, as requested
- Printing, faxing, scanning, and mailing documents
- Assists with appointment scheduling process
- Assist in research projects, data collection and data entry
- Assistance with various other projects as needed by the department
Technical Expertise
- Demonstrated customer service skills, specifically strong oral and written communication skills, are essential.
- Candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate efficiency in prioritizing assignments, demonstrate problem solving abilities, and be able to multi-task preferred.
- Experience with Microsoft Office products required.
- Experience in health care or interest in entering genetic counseling or genetics field preferred
- Education: Bachelor's degree required.
- Licensure: None
- Certification: None
- Years of relevant experience: experience in health care or interest in entering genetic counseling or genetics field preferred
- Years of supervisory experience: None
FTE: 1.000000
Status: Onsite
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About Akron Children's
More Than a Job. It’s loving what you do - and why you do it. Akron Children’s Hospital is ranked among the best pediatric hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, but it’s our compassionate approach to treatment that sets us apart. It’s creating special high-fives. Thinking of new ways to spark a smile. Holding hands to offer comfort. And working to get a giggle that brightens a room. The minute you walk into Akron Children’s, you can sense that people here love what they do. From visits with the Doggie Brigade, to the balloons and smiles in the halls, the sights and sounds are all about one thing: the children. We are the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northern Ohio and one of the fastest growing in the country. Akron Children’s has two hospital campuses in Northeast Ohio: one in Akron and the other in Boardman in the Mahoning Valley. With two hospital campuses, regional health centers and more than 50 primary and specialty care locations throughout Ohio, we’re making it easier for today’s busy families - regardless of where they live - to find the high-quality care they need. No matter which of our locations you choose, you’ll see that when you give the most, you get more—...support, rewards and satisfaction. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: It’s making the most of your days. Our passion is felt every day in the way people care at every level. Whether you are working with children face-to-face, or behind the scenes supporting the care and services we deliver, you impact futures. Visit us and see why it’s more than just a place to work. It’s a family. Apply today at careers.akronchildrens.org.
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