Location: New York, NY
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**Description** The Division of Medical Genetics and Genomics at the Icahn School Medicine at Mount Sinai’s Cancer Genetic Counseling Program is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA). The GCA will report to the department clinical manager and will work with all department staff. Under the supervision of the genetic counselors, the GCA will help facilitate genetic counseling services within a diverse patient population. He/She/They will assist in the coordination of care both prior to and following a genetic counseling session. This includes the collection of information and records necessary prior to an appointment, triaging appointments and coordinating necessary follow-up. He/She/They will need to be able to communicate effectively, professionally and sensitively with patients, providers and team members. The position requires exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills. The applicant should have the ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team. **Responsibilities** **Prior to Genetic Counseling appointments** - Triage timely genetic counseling appointments – urgent vs. non-urgent, depending on their medical management requirements. - In cooperation with intake coordinators, prepare genetic counseling charts with all needed documents and pertinent pathology/medical reports. - Contact patient and/or medical providers to obtain documents as needed. - Facilitate data entry of health history questionnaires. - Assist with pre-authorization for visit and/or testing. - Assist with the communication to appropriate labs to verify insurance coverage. - Assist patients with utilization of telehealth services. **Post-Genetic Counseling appointments** - Coordinate paperwork and authorization for family/physician communication. - Schedule patients for lab and/or disclosure visit. - Track patient consents and samples collection for remote patients. - Prepare patient test requisitions for genetic testing and research testing with basic genetics