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Join BayCare as a Genetic Counseling Assistant
- Location: St. Joseph's Hospital Main & Children's - Tampa, FL
- Facility: BayCare Health System, Laboratory Administration - HSS
- Shift: 8-Hour Shifts (Hours Vary)
- Schedule: PRN | No Weekends | No On-Call
- Remote Work: Hybrid Option
About BayCare
BayCare is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area, with 16 community-based hospitals, a long-term acute care facility, home health services, outpatient centers, and thousands of physicians. Our 30,000+ team members bring innovation and compassion together to advance exceptional health care built on trust, dignity, respect, responsibility, and clinical excellence.
Role Overview
As a
Genetic Counseling Assistant , you will provide essential administrative and patient support to BayCare's Genetic Counseling team. You will coordinate appointments, manage referrals, and assist with pre-authorization and medical record collection. This role also supports patients directly by handling inquiries, facilitating follow-up, and assisting with documentation and testing workflows. Strong communication skills and knowledge of medical terminology are key to success in this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Genetic Counselor with administrative and patient care tasks.
- Schedule and confirm patient appointments, manage referrals, and coordinate follow-up.
- Obtain patient consent, records, testing information, and insurance pre-authorization.
- Assist patients with inquiries, follow-up communications, and escorting when applicable.
- Enter patient data and results into tracking systems and databases.
- Complete testing order entry and prepare documents for EMR scanning.
- Collaborate with counselors, clinicians, and patients to facilitate clear communication and smooth clinic operations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Education
- Required: High School Diploma or GED
- Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Science or related field
- Experience
- Required: 1 year related experience (may substitute for Bachelor's degree)
- Preferred: 1 year healthcare or medically related experience
Total Rewards & Benefits
BayCare offers a competitive total rewards package, including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Tuition Assistance
- 401(k) Match + Annual Contributions
- Annual Performance Appraisals & Team Bonus Program
- Wellness resources & family support
- Community perks & discounts
Take the Next Step
Support patients and families through meaningful work while contributing to the success of BayCare's Genetic Counseling program.
Apply today to join BayCare as a Genetic Counseling Assistant!
BayCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Position Genetic Counseling Assistant
Location Tampa:St Josephs | Clinical | PRN
Req ID 118717
If you have questions about this posting, please contact
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