Genetic Counselor Assistant

Job Summary:The Division of Neurology in the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Utah Spencer F. Eccles School of Medicine is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA). This position provides clinical and administrative support to physicians, genetic counselors, and other staff within the Division of Pediatric Neurology.The GCA works closely with patients and their families while assisting with appointment scheduling, genetic test coordination and ordering, and triaging and addressing provider and patient inquiries. Additional responsibilities include supporting a variety of clinical, research, and administrative functions that support patient care and ongoing research initiatives.This position is posted at multiple job levels. Each level has distinct qualifications, responsibilities, which will be evaluated during the selection process. Final placement, including the associated pay rate, will be determined based on business needs and budget considerations.Department Summary:The Department of Pediatrics is the second largest department in the University of Utah School of Medicine and one of the largest pediatric departments in the country. We are committed to improving the lives of children through excellence in advocacy, education, research, and clinical care. For more information about the Department of Pediatrics, please visit: http://medicine.utah.edu/pediatrics/. Mutual respect and appreciation are highly valued in the department.Benefits Summary:The University of Utah offers a comprehensive benefits package including:Excellent health care coverage at affordable rates (see the Summary Comparison for more information)14.2% retirement contributionsGenerous paid leave time11 paid Holidays per year50% tuition reduction for employees, spouses, and dependent childrenFlex spending accountsUniversity provided basic employee life insurance coverage equal to a salary of up to $25,000Variety of elective insurance coverage, including life insurance, short and long-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, and pet.Free transit on most UTA servicesEmployee discounts on a variety of products and services, including cell phones & plans, entertainment, health and fitness, restaurants, retail, and travelProfessional development opportunitiesAdditional benefits information is available at https://benefits.utah.edu/.Employee Health Requirements:This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated vaccination requirements, or be approved for an exemption, prior to the first day of work. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.