Job Description
Description *A Brief Overview The Genetic Counseling Intern will support team members of the Center for Human Genetics Cancer Service in routine clinical and research activities under direct supervision of a licensed genetic counselor and/or licensed medical geneticist. What You Will Do Case preparation. Pre-clinic telephone calls to obtain medical and family histories. Assistance with genetic test ordering. Assistance with research projects (data collection, entry, and management, etc.). Performance of clerical duties (faxing, filing, mailing, copying etc.). Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. For specific duties and responsibilities, refer to documentation provided by the department during orientation. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. Annual training, the UH Code of Conduct and UH policies and procedures are in place to address appropriate use of PHI in the workplace. Qualifications *Education Bachelor's Degree in health sciences related field or psychology field (Required) Work Experience Admittance to an accredited genetic counseling training program (Preferred) Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills. (Required proficiency) Good communication skills, both written and oral. (Required proficiency) Critical thinking skills. (Required proficiency) Attention to detail. (Required proficiency) Ability to work collaboratively with licensed genetic counselor and/or licensed medical geneticist. (Required proficiency) Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with licensed genetic counselor and/or licensed medical geneticist. (Required proficiency) Physical Demands Standing Occasionally Walking Occasionally Sitting Constantly Lifting Rarely up to 20 lbs Carrying Rarely up to 20 lbs Pushing Rarely up to 20 lbs Pulling Rarely up to 20 lbs Climbing Rarely up to 20 lbs Balancing Rarely Stooping Rarely Kneeling Rarely Crouching Rarely Crawling Rarely Reaching Rarely Handling Occasionally Grasping Occasionally Feeling Rarely Talking Constantly Hearing Constantly Repetitive Motions Frequently Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination Frequently Travel Requirements 10%