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Genetics Counselor Assistant - Medical Oncology - .8FTE, Benefits Eligible

ProHealth Care
place Waukesha, 53189
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Cancer
Aging
ECT
Families

About Job

Location: Waukesha

Job Type: Days - 1st Shift

Weekly Hours: 32

We Are Hiring: Genetics Counselor Assistant - Medical Oncology - .8FTE, Benefits Eligible

Outpatient medical oncology is a busy department with patients being seen in clinic by a provider, either a Medical Oncologist or Nurse Practitioner. In addition we provide infusion services which may include chemotherapy, blood transfusions, or other IV therapies. Our clinic staff is made up of Nationally Certified Oncology RN’s, Oncology Nurse Navigators, LPN’s and secretarial staff to take care of patient needs.

At ProHealth Care, we offer a culture that's warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Additionally, we offer a generous benefits plan and resources to help you further your education. After all, it's the way you should be treated.

Culture is built every day, and we want you to be a part of this. If you're like us and are passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we'd like to meet you!

Schedule Details: Monday through Friday 8-1630.

What You Will Do

As a Genetic Counselor Assistant, you’ll support our oncology genetics team in helping patients understand their cancer risk through detailed genetic evaluations. You’ll play a key role in prepping for appointments, gathering patient and family history, and creating pedigrees and risk assessments using genetic software tools like BRCAPro and IBIS. You’ll also help facilitate genetic testing, coordinate appointments, manage referrals, and support insurance pre-authorizations.

This role blends clinical insight with administrative coordination, and you'll collaborate with providers across ProHealth Care and UW Health. You’ll also help track program outcomes, participate in multidisciplinary conferences, and contribute to growing our cancer genetic counseling program.

What You Will Need

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Interest or background in cancer genetics
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting
  • Comfort with medical terminology and working with electronic health records
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
  • Experience with data entry or patient tracking is a plus
  • Previous exposure to risk assessment models or genetic counseling processes is helpful

Why Join ProHealth Care

We have nearly 5,000 dedicated clinical and non-clinical employees and physicians who work together every day to serve the health and well-being of our community. At ProHealth Care everyone contributes to the care our patients receive. And, everyone is treated with kindness and respect in our welcoming environment.

This Position Will Offer You

  • Engaging and community focused culture
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Opportunity for professional career growth
  • Robust benefits including: Generous PTO; Choices in insurance; HSA; Tuition reimbursement; immediate 401K match; discounted tickets to various entertainment, social and sporting events

ProHealth Care is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive work environment and values the perspectives of our people. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

Do You Fit at ProHealth Care?

Here at ProHealth Care, we strive to be the best we can be, while continually improving the care we deliver. With patient care at the center of all we do, it is ingrained into our culture to attract the best and the brightest to ProHealth Care. We have a promise to our patients and employees: The way you should be treated. We live by this commitment and remain dedicated to creating a warm, safe and welcoming environment.

Nearest Major Market: Waukesha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Gender Dysphoria
Cancer

Issues

Aging

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT

Modalities

Families
Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Cancer Patients
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Faith-based organizations
Milieu
Partial Hospitalization (PHP)
Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home
Military