Genetic Counselor Assistant Intern (Neurology)

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Work Shift

Day

Work Day(s)

Monday-Friday

Shift Start Time

8:00 AM

Shift End Time

4:30 PM

Worker Sub-Type

Temporary

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Job Description

The goal of the Genetic Counselor Assistant Internship Program is to provide hands-on experience working in neurogenetics at a tertiary care facility for those actively pursuing a career in genetic counseling or other genetics-related healthcare field. The primary responsibilities are to support clinical and research operations for the genetic counseling service line and other clinicians within the division.

Experience

• Research area: research experience necessary either through previous internship, work experience, or course work; practical knowledge about the conduct of research principals required

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in clinical or non-clinical research

Education

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, health sciences, psychology or other related field.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to function as part of a diverse team of professional in a fast-paced clinical environment including good working relationships with colleagues, subordinates and superiors
• Strong interest in pursuing graduate level academic training in genetic counseling or other genetics-related healthcare field
• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Good computer skills including working knowledge of a PC and Microsoft Office (Word, Access, and Excel)
• Self-directed and motivated to work independently toward short- and long-term goals
• Good communication, organization, and interpersonal skills

Job Responsibilities

• Administrative support for genetic counseling service line within neurosciences including genetic testing paperwork completion, insurance paperwork follow up, coordinating sample collection, and managing test results
• Promoting care coordination by collecting records from other institutions
• Supporting clinical operations for our physicians, APPs, nurses, MAs, and laboratory professionals
• Research support and coordination including data entry and data collection
• Maintaining and disseminating department-wide genetic information resources and teaching sheets
• Other duties and support as assigned

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic covered by applicable law.

Primary Location Address

2174 North Druid Hills Rd NE

Job Family

Intern/Extern