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University of Miami Sr. Clinic Assistant (H) in Miami, Florida
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The Department of Human Genetics is currently seeking a full time Sr. Clinic Assistant. The Sr. Clinic Assistant (Genetic Counseling Assistant) works directly with genetic counselors to assist with patient care and follow up.
CORE RESPONSIBILIITES
Assist general/prenatal genetic counselors with administrative tasks, including receiving phone calls, sending faxes and emails, and scanning and copying documents.
Submits signed consents to healthcare centers to initiate retrieval of medical records, genetic test results, pathology slides, x-rays, and other pertinent reports.
Tracks pending genetic tests to ensure delivery prior to clinic visits.
Checks clinic schedule to make sure appropriate patients have been scheduled and inappropriate patients are directed to the clinic staff to be scheduled appropriately.
Communicate with patients, as necessary, related to clinical care.
Reports suspicious or unusual incidents to appropriate supervisory personnel.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Department Specific Functions
Call laboratories regarding patient sample status and genetic test coordination.
Coordinate paperwork for genetic testing
Assist with creation of patient education materials and patient-centered educational events.
Attends weekly staff educational meetings.
Communicates to the appropriate genetic counselor or clinical staff if difficult or unable to obtain pertinent records.
Assists with ordering, receiving, distributing, sorting, and storing genetic testing kits.
Maintain database/track patients and genetic testing and communicate findings with Genetic Counselors. This will include opportunities to publish abstracts and contribute to university research.
Assist in obtaining insurance coverage for genetic tests, including writing of letters of medical necessity and providing insurance companies with appropriate ma
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School diploma, Bachelor’s degree in biology, genetics, or related field preferred
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:
Must be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with clinicians and patients.
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
Ability to process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Commitment to the University’s core values.
Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
Interest in applying to genetic counseling training program
Proficient in MS Word and MS Excel
General knowledge of office procedures and operations
Ability to accurately prepare and maintain records, files, reports and correspondence.
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to details
The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.
Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment.
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Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Pay Grade:
H3
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