Clinical Assistant, Genetics Dignostic Laboratory – Temporary Full-Time (1.0) (until August, 2027)

Compensation

$26.43-$32.46

Position Summary

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for a variety of activities, all under the supervision of a clinical provider (Clinical Geneticist and/or Genetic Counsellor) and as per existing standard work, which is designed to enhance clinic flow and efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

• Reviewing genetic test requisitions to ensure testing is appropriate in accordance with CHEO testing policies.
• Contacting ordering providers to clarify testing strategy, request patient information, or seek required genetic reports.
• Create new patient profiles in EPIC.
• Register patients in Cadence (Epic Hyperspace) in accordance with registration standards.
• Schedule/re-schedule new and follow up patients from work queues according to priority and wait times.
• Prepare and complete pre-visit information including collection and organization of relevant medical records and lab r...