Genetics Counselor Assistant- Neurology and - Wilmington, United States - Nemours

Nemours
Nemours
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Wilmington, United States

2 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Nemours is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant-Neurology and Developmental Medicine in Wilmington, DE.
This is a split position between the departments of Neurology and Developmental Medicine.

The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) provides support to Genetic Counselors for coordination of genetic counseling and testing services with functions that involve coordination of genetic testing, insurance verification management, and provider-patient interaction.

The GCA will be involved mainly with administrative tasks including, scheduling, coordinating, verifying and discussing insurance coverage for patients receiving genetic testing.

The GCA will be a point of contact with external genetic testing laboratories involving the provision of relevant clinical billing and contact information as well as sample submission and results tracking.

**Essential Functions: - Work closely with Genetic Counselors and other providers to facilitate provision of genetic testing services.

  • 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.
  • Coordinate genetic counseling appointments.
  • Contact genetic testing laboratories and pathology departments 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 and result letters for genetic testing.
  • Track results of genetic testing to ensure timely delivery of results to team and patients.
  • Complete Genetic Testing requisition forms. coordinate electronic signed consent and sample collections.
  • Obtain medical records as requested, perform chart reviews.
  • Cross coverage for other Genetic Counseling Assistants as needed.
  • Other as needed.

Job Requirements:


  • Bachelor's degree in Genetics or related field.
  • 13 years of jobrelated experience
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