Genetic Counsellor Assistant

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada University Health Network Full time

**Company Description**
The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.
**Job Description** Union**: Non-Union
**Site**:Princess Margaret Hospital
**Department**: Genetics Program, DMOH
**Reports to**:Manager, Genetics Program
**Hours**:37.5 hours per week
**Salary**: commensurate with experience, D0:02 scale
**Shifts**:5 days per week, M-F, 8:30 - 4:30
**Status**:fulltime permanent
**Closing Date**:open until filled

As an integral member of the inter-professional team, the Genetic Counsellor Assistant provides services based on standards of quality and evidence-based practice.

**Position Summary**:
The Genetics Program at Princess Margaret Cancer Center specializes in meeting the needs of individuals diagnosed with an inherited condition or those who may be at risk for an inherited condition. The program includes both clinical and metabolic services. Our team of medical professionals includes medical geneticists, genetic counsellors and other health care professionals. Together the team provides family risk assessment, diagnosis, management, education and support to patients and their families. A team of administrative assistants and genetic counsellor assistants supports the program.

The Genetics Program is currently seeking two full-time permanent Genetic Counsellor Assistants.

**Duties**:

- Organization of patient referrals
- Gathering and summarizing health records
- Providing patient health information to other professional staff
- Contacting families for further information
- Performing administrative responsibilities to ensure the effective management of individual cases, as assigned or requested
- Performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required
- Participate in weekly academic activities including adult genetic counselling rounds as well as genetics rounds and case review

**Qualifications** Qualifications**:

- BSc in Biology or Genetics or in a health care field
- Knowledge of genetics principles and theory
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Previous related experience in a clinical genetics setting is an asset
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Flexibility and ability to prioritize and to deal with changes in tasks with short notice

**Additional Information** Why join UHN?**

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.
- Competitive offer packages
- Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
- A flexible work environment
- Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
- Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

Vaccines (COVID and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known in advance. Any information received related to an accommodation will be addressed confidentially.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of



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