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• Job Type: Officer of Administration
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35.00
• Standard Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
• Building: 710 W. 168th Street, New York, NY
• Salary Range: $58,500 - $65,000

Position Summary

The Department of Neurology at Columbia University is seeking a full-time Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) to support the newly launched Neurogenetics Program. This program promotes neurogenetics clinical care, research and education. The role of the GCA will be to provide support to the program, its neurologists and its genetic counselors in various administrative tasks. This work experience will provide invaluable experience for individuals who intend to apply for graduate programs in clinical genetics and genetic counseling or for individuals interested in administrative management. Genetics expertise will develop through this work and is not a prerequisite, and there will be many opportunities for genetic learning and continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Manage Neurogenetics referrals by reviewing incoming referrals, coordinating with scheduling staff, responding to referring patients??? or providers??? basic questions about what to expect from consultations.
• Assist with pre-visit preparation, including collection of relevant medical records and lab reports, medical record review, and coordination of patient intake forms
• Collect information from patients in preparation for their appointment including, but not limited to, a family history
• Provide reminder phone calls for upcoming patient appointments
• Assist in processing, packaging and shipment of specimens for genetic testing in a timely manner
• Obtain and coordinate insurance pre-authorization for specialized laboratory testing as needed
• Maintain database of genetic consultation or other records
• Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record system
• Coordinate regular educational case conferences and seminars
• Organize, schedule and maintain the Neurogenetics program calendar
• Coordinate with Columbia website development to keep site updated
• Perform other duties as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience required.

Other Requirements

• 0-2 years experience.
• Extremely organized with a high attention to detail, with specific attention paid to accurately recording data
• Familiar with medical terminology and laboratory testing
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
• Must be comfortable working independently and with teams
• Maintains a professional, courteous and helpful demeanor
• Must be dedicated to providing excellent patient care

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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