Genetics Assistant

Job summary

Provides operational support for the Genetics program, including processing referrals, coordinating appointments and genetic testing, communicating with patients and families, and entering data. Also supports clinical, research, and educational activities while following clinical direction and established processes.

Job details

Overview Reporting to the Manager, and under the supervision of the Clinical Geneticist and Genetic Counsellor, the Genetics Assistant is responsible for providing ongoing operational support for the Genetics program. Responsibilities include referral processing, appointment coordination, genetic testing coordination and tracking, patient and family communication, data entry, and support for clinical, research, and educational activities. EDUCATION Post-secondary education with a minimum of one year of related experience. Bachelor’s Degree required. Bachelor of Science in Biology, Genetics, or a related field preferred. Qualifications Previous experience supporting Medical Geneticists and/or Genetic Counsellors preferred. Previous experience in a genetics or clinical setting preferred. Excellent organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team. Ability to understand and follow clinical direction and established processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated discretion and ability to maintain confidentiality when handling personal health information. Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. All employees of Michael Garron Hospital (MGH), a division of Toronto East Health Network (TEHN) [formerly Toronto East General Hospital (TEGH)] agree to work within the legislated practices of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of Ontario. All employees of MGH are responsible to contribute to a transparent culture of patient and staff safety by adhering to and abiding by patient and staff safety policies and procedures set by MGH. All employees are accountable for protecting the psychological health and safety of themselves and their co-workers through adherence to MGH's policies and practices. EMPLOYMENT EQUITY & ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT Michael Garron Hospital (MGH) champions accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity through the creation of an inclusive and diverse work environment. At Michael Garron Hospital, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. We encourage candidates from Black, First Nations, Métis and Inuit, racialized and LGBTQ2S+ communities, people of colour, women, people with disabilities and individuals who identify with the diverse communities that we serve, to join the MGH team. Through our values of Compassion, Respect, Integrity, Inclusion and Courage, Michael Garron Hospital is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC). Should you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know how we can work with you to meet your needs. This job posting is a confirmed, active vacancy for which we are currently seeking a qualified candidate. MGH is committed to leveraging new technologies and working efficiently. As a result, artificial intelligence systems may be used as part of our process to screen, assess, and or select applicants for this position.

What you’ll do

Provides operational support for the Genetics program, including processing referrals, coordinating appointments and genetic testing, communicating with patients and families, and entering data. Also supports clinical, research, and educational activities while following clinical direction and established processes.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree is required, along with at least one year of related experience; a degree in biology, genetics, or a related field is preferred. Preferred experience includes supporting medical geneticists or genetic counsellors and working in a genetics or clinical setting, alongside strong organizational, communication, confidentiality, and Microsoft Office skills.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Family communication · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Referral Processing
• Appointment Coordination
• Genetic Testing Coordination
• Patient Communication
• Family Communication
• Data Entry
• Organization
• Time Management
• Prioritization
• Attention To Detail
• Accuracy
• Independent Work
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Clinical Process Adherence
• Confidentiality
• Microsoft Office

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Administrative
• Science & Research

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