Location: New York, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
- Job Type: Officer of Administration - Bargaining Unit: - Regular/Temporary: Regular - End Date if Temporary: - Hours Per Week: 35 - Standard Work Schedule: - Building: - Salary Range: $66,300.00 - $66,300.00 *The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.* Position Summary The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant to join our team in a full time position within the division of Clinical Genetics. Columbia University Irving Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing clinical and administrative support to our Clinical Genetics team. Responsibilities - Assist with pre-visit preparation, including the collection of relevant medical records, lab reports, and patient intake forms. - Assist in processing, packaging and shipping specimens and preparation of samples for genetic testing in a timely manner. - Obtain and coordinate insurance pre-authorization for specialized laboratory testing. - Scan and upload documents into the electronic medical record system. - Coordinate collection of consent forms and samples from patients for virtual appointments. - Perform appointment and