Genetics Assistant

Monument Health
flexible benefit account, paid time off
United States, South Dakota, Rapid City
677 Cathedral Drive (Show on map)
Jan 18, 2025
Current Employees: If you are a current employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career"icon on your homepage. Primary Location Rapid City, SD USA Department CCI Gynecology Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Starting Pay Rate Range $20.71 - $25.89 (Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.) Job Summary The Genetics Assistant is part of the Cancer Genetics and Prevention Clinic and supports the clinicians by performing administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, ensuring pre-visit screening and testing has been completed, care coordination, and clinical record management. The genetics assistant will work collaboratively with the clinical team to provide exceptional patient care. Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include: Supportive work culture Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account Instant pay is available for qualifying positions Paid Time Off Accrual Bank Opportunities for growth and advancement Tuition assistance/reimbursement Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions (extra pay for working evening, nights or weekends) Flexible scheduling Job Description* Essential Functions: Contacts all patients referred to introduce self and program and to understand needs of patient (family support, socioeconomic status, etc.) and answer questions/concerns. Coordinates patient information with community physicians and customizes patient schedules. Promotes available services, assists in clarifying choices, and ensures unrestricted access to all services. Schedule appointments for patients who have expressed an interest in or have been referred for genetic testing. Send and review pre-screening assessments. Prepare clinical documentation for pre and post visit planning. Ensure outside test results are entered in the electronic medical record. Analyzes patient diagnosis and relates information to physician and clinical team. Initiates meetings or communication with physician offices or related professional personnel to build or maintain communication to increase awareness and/or address processes for the program. Organizes and helpscreatea customized plan for each patient referred. All other duties as assigned. Additional Requirements Required: Education - Associates degree in Health Sciences Experience - 3+ years of Healthcare Experience Preferred: Education - Bachelors degree in related field Physical Requirements: Light work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Job Category Clinical Care Job Family Clinical Support Shift Employee Type Regular 10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc. Make a difference. Every day. MonumentHealthis an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.