Assistant Genetic Counselor en Mount Sinai Medical Center

Assistant Genetic Counselor

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.

Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.

Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way

Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.

 

Position Responsibilities:

·       Comprehensive knowledge of human genetic disorders and birth defects. Excellent communication skills to distill complex information, results and diagnoses to patients in terms they can digest and ability to apply counseling methods and techniques. Ability to use independent and impartial judgment when man aging patient data and privacy Ability to apply counseling methods and techniques to help families to cope and manage potential outcomes. Knowledge of community support services and funding agencies.

·       Assist in obtaining  family and medical history and counsels patients and/or families in cases of genetic disorders or birth defects.

·       Participate in shadowing opportunities to observe genetic counseling sessions and better understand patient interaction.

·       Coordinates and researches all insurance coverage for genetic testing for patients. Researching the best tests based on patient’s insurance coverage. Prepares letters of medical necessity.

Qualifications:

·       Bachelor's degree

·       Prior experience as Genetic Counselor Assistant.

Benefits

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

·       Health benefits

·       Life insurance

·       Long-term disability coverage

·       Healthcare spending accounts

·       Retirement plan

·       Paid time off

·       Pet Insurance

·       Tuition reimbursement

·       Employee assistance program

·       Wellness program

·       On-site housing for select positions and more!