Genetic Counseling Assistant – Cancer Genetics

Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. As the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center in North Texas, we invite you to continue your healthcare career with us at Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center. You’ll discover a magnet facility with a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and consistent opportunities for learning and advancement into leadership roles.

Job Summary

Join UT Southwestern as a Genetic Counseling Assistant at the Simmons Cancer Center. As a GCA at UT Southwestern, you will have the opportunity to join a team of the top cancer specialists in the country.

At UT Southwestern, the possibilities to explore your interests and advance your career are limitless. We would love the opportunity to have you join our Nationally Ranked Cancer Center by U.S News & World Report’s!

Job Duties

• Enter patient data in Cancer Gene Connect Database.
• Coordinate and research all insurance coverage for genetic testing for patients. Prepare letters of medical necessity with guidance from genetic counselor.
• Contact laboratories to determine status of all genetic tests that are ordered on a regular basis. Assist with clinic flow, including managing coordination of joint visits with genetic counselors and physicians.
• Contact laboratories to determine all necessary steps of gene testing for specific genes. Complete test requisition forms.
• Prepare blood samples for transportation to laboratories within and outside of UT Southwestern. Escort patients to the laboratory.
• Contact patients with normal genetic results and complete all normal follow-up letters to patients and clinicians.
• Assist with data collection for research studies.
• Draw and update pedigrees in pedigree drawing software.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience and Education

• Bachelor's degree in science or health related field.

To learn more about the benefits UT Southwestern offers visit https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/employees/hr-resources/

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status. To learn more, please visit: https://jobs.utsouthwestern.edu/why-work-here/diversity-inclusion/