Genetics Counselor Assistant-Cardiology

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.