Job Summary
Seeking highly motivated and responsible employee to work with our genetic counseling team to provide support in Huntsman Cancer institute’s dynamic clinical environment within the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic (FCAC).

Bachelor’s degree or equivalency. Ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Relevant work experience preferred.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this position.
Responsibilities
•Effectively supporting the internal clinical workflow of the FCAC team by assisting in all aspects of patient intake and follow-up, including acting as the liaison between various labs, departments, insurance companies, etc.
•Coordinating genetic counseling appointments and results calls with patients and their family members.
•Database entry
•Placing genetic testing orders and effectively tracking their status
•Other patient preparation and follow-up tasks to support genetic counselors in oncology, cardiology, and neurology.

The Genetic Counselor Assistant may also have opportunities to participate in additional
community outreach and educational opportunities.

Problem Solving
Employees in this position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required
Nearly Continuously: Office environment.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required
Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.
Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.
Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills also required.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.