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VERSITI MILWAUKEE Genetic Counselor Assistant in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Genetic Counselor Assistant Job Locations US-WI-Milwaukee ID 2024-9890 Category Clinical Position Type Full Time Overview Versiti is a fusion of donors, scientific curiosity, and precision medicine that recognize the gifts of blood and life are precious. We are home to the world-renowned Blood Research Institute, we enable life saving gifts from our donors, and provide the science behind the medicine through our diagnostic laboratories. Versiti brings together outstanding minds with unparalleled experience in transfusion medicine, transplantation, stem cells and cellular therapies, oncology and genomics, diagnostic lab services, and medical and scientific expertise. This combination of skill and knowledge results in improved patient outcomes, higher quality services and reduced cost of care for hospitals, blood centers, hospital systems, research and educational institutions, and other health care providers. At Versiti, we are passionate about improving the lives of patients and helping our healthcare partners thrive. Position Summary Under the direction of DL Hematology Leadership, the Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) provides specialized support to the Diagnostic Hematology Team (Hemostasis Reference Lab, Molecular Oncology Genetics Lab / Hematology Genetics service, and Platelet & Neutrophil Immunology Lab), in areas of sample management, laboratory inventory support, and sample evaluation and requisitioning. In addition, utilizing academic and clinical knowledge of relevant subject matter, this role functions as an extension of the Genetic Counseling team, performing tasks in areas such as laboratory stewardship, clinical history acquisition and extraction, client-focused communication, and case coordination support. Responsibilities Maintains sample integrity and identity, handles specimens appropriately, and evaluates specimens for testing acceptability. Works with clients to resolve all sample, documentation, or ordering discrepancies, as appropriate. Provides daily support to the DL Hematology team by updating and maintaining workflow management tools and accurately performing data entry functions in appropriate systems. Initiates daily laboratory stewardship activities, flagging orders that require follow-up, and with genetic counselor oversight, communicating stewardship considerations to referring clients and providers. Works with a diverse team to ensure a reliable and efficient process for managing client-requested order changes based on cost effectiveness and/or clinical utility. Triages client calls and emails,... For full info follow application link. We embrace and encourage diversity in our workforce. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We participate in eVerify. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. We are a tobacco/smoke-free workplace. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/C4920AE1F68742A7 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.