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The Accession Clerk is responsible for receiving and triaging biological laboratory samples shipped by multiple courier services to the diagnostic laboratory.  These samples are processed and triaged prior to testing using regulatory guidelines established by the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Duties include sorting specimens by category and RUSH status with barcoding and recording of sample information upon receipt, noting any deviations from regulatory guidelines and established administrative policies of the Greenwood Genetic Center (GGC). 

The Accession Clerk handles samples that may include whole blood, serum, plasma, urine, saliva, skin biopsy, DNA, fibroblasts, lymphoblastoid cell lines, dried blood spots, and tissue.  All tasks are performed using universal precautions following all regulatory safety requirements.

Maintaining a chain of custody for samples is also required to ensure specimen integrity.

All candidates are trained in patient confidentiality according to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and personnel and patient safety requirements of the above stated regulatory agencies.

Data entry within both Epic EHR and the laboratory LIMS is also a duty of the administrative assistant, capturing required Protected Health Information (PHI) and test information following workflows established within the CAP protocols and Epic guidelines.

Hours: 8:00 – 5:00 Monday- Friday

Following completion of training, the successful candidate will be required to work occasional Saturday shifts on a rotating basis (10:00 am – 2:00 pm).

Education Requirements:

Minimum High School Diploma

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related medical field is preferred

Epic experience required/preferred

Please include a cover letter when applying.

The Genetic Assistant is responsible for coordinating patient care and service activities for the designated clinical office under the guidance and supervision of the lead medical geneticist.

The position will include processing pre-authorizations with insurance companies as well as assisting with referrals, scheduling, sample coordination, consult requests, and billing activities associated with all types of clinical encounters.

Duties/ Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and schedule patient clinics and specimen collections.
• Manage referrals to outside agencies and other providers.
• Oversight of routine correspondence to include transcription of letters and patient notes, and distributions of laboratory results.
• Communications with insurance companies regarding pre-authorization for office visits and genetic tests including preparation of letters of medical necessity and appeal letters, and working closely with the billing department.
• Communications with insurance companies and pharmacies regarding prior authorization and coordination of patient medication.
• Collection of pertinent medical, educational, psychological, and social records prior to clinical appointments.
• Communications with patient and families to obtain past medical history, developmental history, and family history, to schedule and assist in the clinical evaluation, and to follow up on the clinical evaluations and laboratory testing.
• Preparation of requisitions and samples for laboratory diagnostic testing.
• Communication of metabolic and newborn screening consult requests to on call providers.
• Location and provision of genetic educational materials and links to appropriate community resources for patients, families, and family support groups.
• Review medical records to ensure appropriate documentation of the need for genetic testing.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain courteous, professional and effective working relations with persons on all levels.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage time and priorities well.
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record or willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel to other GGC clinic locations within state of South Carolina.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, biology, genetics or other health-related field.
• Professional work experience in a related field preferred.
• Background in counseling or medical assistant is desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please include a cover letter when applying.

The primary role of the Genetic Assistant is to ensure that patients referred for a genetics evaluation and their families have access to the full array of genetic services offered by GGC. These services include clinical genetic evaluations, laboratory diagnostic services, genetic counseling services, and genetic educational information specific to the individual’s particular condition. The position will include assisting with scheduling, sample coordination, pre-authorization, pre-charting, assisting with clinical quality assurance reviews and billing activities associated with all clinical visit types, especially eConsults and eVisits.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Communicate with referral sources as needed to provide information and easy access for genetic evaluations.
• Collect, review and summarize pertinent medical, educational, psychological, and social records once a referral is received.
• Communicate with patients and families to obtain past medical history, developmental history, and family history, to schedule eVisits and assist in the clinical evaluation, and to follow up on needed items associated with the clinical evaluations and laboratory testing.
• Communicate with insurance pre-authorization team for genetic tests, which may include assisting with drafting letters of medical necessity and letters for appeal.
• Prepare requisitions and package samples for laboratory testing.
• Locate and provide genetic educational materials and links to appropriate community resources for patients and families.
• Participate in the eVisit process and coordinate communication between the patient/family and the provider.
• Pre-chart for clinical visits and eVisits and assist in follow-up of testing results, which may include drafting result notes.
• Help refine workflow processes associated with eConsults and eVisits.
• Support clinical quality assurance program by conducting reviews of patient records to ensure the desired testing was completed, the patient was notified of the results, and to annotate any discrepancies needing correction.
• Oversee monthly patient recall process; send out recall notices and schedule patients based on their responses and appointment type preferences.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficient and comfortable with virtual, on-line communication mediums.
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record or willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, biology, genetics or other health-related field.
• Professional work experience in a related field preferred.
• Background in counseling or medical assistant is desired.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged periods of periods of standing and bending.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please include a cover letter when applying.

Postdoc Associate

A postdoctoral position in Functional Genomics is available in the highly collaborative Research Division at the Greenwood Genetic Center.

This scientist will be responsible for the design and execution of functional studies on new genetic variants identified within the GGC patient population using cultured cells and zebrafish, and help meet the growing demand for functional testing of different variants of uncertain clinical significance that arise from genome sequencing and other diagnostic testing. The successful candidate will also engage in drug repurposing studies that arise from the resolution of variants.

A Ph.D. degree in a biological science major and a proven research track record in genetics, biochemistry, cell biology and/or molecular biology are required.  Knowledge of mammalian cell culture, good communication skills, the ability to work independently and effectively troubleshoot experiments are necessary. Prior experience using zebrafish as a model system or experience with high-throughput drug screening would be a plus.

Job Summary: 

The Greenwood Genetic Center has an immediate opening for a fulltime Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Biochemical Geneticist at the Assistant or Associate Level. The position is located in the Greenville office of the Greenwood Genetic Center and will have an emphasis on the evaluation, diagnosis and treatment of patients with inborn errors of metabolism requiring dietary treatment as well as enzyme replacement therapy. There will be the opportunity to participate in teaching and clinical research. The successful candidate is also expected to participate in the on-call schedule for patients with biochemical disorders.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• May supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, genetic counselors, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, dieticians, psychologists, and other clinical and non-clinical direct care support personnel.
• May instruct medical students, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management of genetic disorders.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Patient care (inpatient consultations, outpatient metabolic genetics clinic and newborn screen consultation)
• Review laboratory results and provide interpretation to patients and families.
• Manage the collection of relevant data regarding patient histories.
• Coordinate with genetic counselors to prescribe a plan of treatment for patients suffering from genetic disorders and conditions.
• Collaborate with other physicians and researchers to determine the specific genetic tests that need to be performed on a patient.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of research, methodology, processes, procedures and test results.
• Publish in scientific journals and presents findings at medical conferences.
• Collaborate and participate in educational activities of the Center; attends educational conferences.
• Read scientific literature relating to genetics to stay up-to-date on discoveries and developments in the field.
• Strive to enhance and improve treatment techniques for people with genetic diseases and disorders.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures generally obtained from the completion of medical school.
• Knowledge of genetics and data collection techniques.
• Possession of a strong patient focus with the ability to communicate effectively in lay terms.
• Ability to instruct and supervise junior staff.

Education and Experience: 

• MD or MD/PhD candidates who are ABMG board-certified/eligible in Clinical/Medical Biochemical Genetics.
• Qualified for licensure in South Carolina.
• Board certification/eligibility in Pediatrics is also preferred.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please include a cover letter when applying.

Job Summary: 

The Greenwood Genetic Center has an immediate opening for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Clinical Geneticist. The position will be located at one of our South Carolina clinics in Charleston, Columbia, Greenville or Greenwood. The responsibilities of the position will include evaluating patients with genetic diseases and disorders, to include appropriate management of rare disorders, genetic testing, risk assessment of individuals, and genetic counseling of family members. The position will involve the implementation and development of e-consult and e-visit requests, including helping to identify workflow processes and best practices.

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

• May supervise or direct the work of other geneticists, genetic counselors, genetic assistants, physician assistants, dieticians, psychologists, and
  other clinical and non-clinical direct care support personnel.
• May instruct genetic counseling students, medical students, residents, graduate students, or others in methods or procedures for diagnosis and management
  of genetic disorders.
• May be required to educate and coach fellow Clinical Geneticists on e-consult and e-visit practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Gather data and evaluate medical histories of patients and their families.
• Collect samples for diagnostic and research testing from patients and family members.
• Review laboratory results and provide interpretation to patients and families.
• Manage the collection of relevant data regarding patient histories.
• Coordinate with genetic counselors to prescribe a plan of treatment for patients with genetic disorders and conditions.
• Collaborate with other physicians, providers, lab directors and researchers to determine the specific genetic tests that need to be performed on a patient.
• Maintain complete and accurate records of research, methodology, processes, procedures and test results.
• Document results of clinical trials and research studies in scientific journals and present findings at medical conferences.
• Collaborate and participate in educational activities of the Center including journal club; attend educational conferences.
• Read scientific literature relating to genetics to stay up-to-date on discoveries and developments in the field.
• Work to improve existing techniques in genetic research and treatment of patients.
• Strive to enhance and improve treatments for individuals with genetic diseases and disorders.
• Develop and grow processes to evaluate patients via e-consults and e-visits.
• Participate in on-call system with other clinical providers.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures generally obtained from the completion of medical school.
• Knowledge of genetics and data collection techniques.
• Possession of a strong patient focus with the ability to communicate effectively in lay terms.
• Ability to instruct and supervise junior staff and peers.
• Proficient and comfortable with virtual, on-line communication mediums.

Education and Experience: 

• A Medical Doctorate and background in human/medical genetics required.
• Qualified for licensure in South Carolina.
• Board certified/eligible in Clinical Genetics and/or Medical Biochemical Genetics by the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.

Physical Requirements:  

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• May require prolonged periods of standing or walking.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Please include a cover letter when applying.