What are the responsibilities and job description for the Genetics Counselor Assistant-Cardiology position at NemoursCareerSite?
Nemours is seeking a Part-Time Genetic Counseling Assistant-Cardiology in Wilmington, DE.
Primary Function -
- Work closely with genetic counselors and physicians in the Nemours Cardiac Center to facilitate daily operations
- Communicate with hospital authorization group, providers, and insurance companies regarding coverage for genetic testing, appeal processes, etc.
- Discuss insurance coverage information with families and coordinate genetic counseling consent appointments and sample collection.
- Contact genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information.
- Draft letters of medical necessity and result letters for genetic testing
- Complete test requisition forms
- Obtain medical records, perform chart reviews
- Other tasks as needed
Essential Functions
- Work closely with genetic counselors and Cardiac Center providers to facilitate daily operations
- Communicate with hospital authorization group, providers, and insurance companies to obtain medical insurance coverage for genetic testing and provide medical information from providers for appeal processes, etc.
- Discuss insurance coverage information with families and coordinate genetic counseling consent appointments and sample collection.
- Contact genetic testing laboratories regarding sample availability, sample requirements, test costs, and other relevant information.
- Work with Genetic Counselors and other clinical providers to draft letters of medical necessity
- Complete Genetic Testing requisition forms
- Obtain medical records, perform chart reviews
- Other tasks as needed
Additional Functions:
Bachelor's Degree in Genetics' or related field.
1-3 years of job-related experience.