Genetic Intake Assistant, Cancer and Blood Services

2 weeks ago

Auckland City, New Zealand Auckland Health Jobs Full time

One of New Zealand’s largest and most highly regarded health providers is looking for a Genetic Intake Assistant within our Genetic Health Service NZ -Northern Hub
- **Excellent opportunity to join Te Puriri o Te Ora (Regional Cancer and Blood Services)**:

- **Permanent Part time position based at Auckland City Hospital**

Genetic Health Service NZ - (Northern Hub) is one of the three hubs of the New Zealand National Genetic Service. The Northern Hub covers the population in the upper North Island. The service is based at Auckland City Hospital, New Zealand and has a core team of 5 Geneticists and 9 Genetic Counsellors.

The service provides prenatal, general and cancer genetic counselling care through education, information and support to individuals, families/Whānau and other agencies.

We are seeking one Genetic Intake Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team. This is an excellent graduate opportunity if you have your Masters in Genetics (or similar) with the opportunity to further develop your career in Genetics. The primary purpose of this role is to support the Geneticists and Genetic Counsellors. Excellent written, oral and interpersonal communication skills are essential.

You will be responsible for providing coordinated, efficient and quality genetic counselling service to patients and family/ Whānau.

**Some key accountabilities, dependant on experience, include**:

- Determine the patients understanding of referral and give information on genetic mechanisms
- Record family pedigrees clearly and legibly.
- Participate in intake phone calls with patients
- Gather clinical information, family consent and laboratory information as required by Geneticists and Senior Genetic Counsellors.
- Accurately elicit the questions/advice by the patient and by the referrer.
- Accurately prepare clinical letters, documenting issues, outcomes and recommendations arising from the consultation. Ability to refer to other specialties where needed.
- Obtain documentation to confirm family history or diagnosis details where necessary. Obtain informed consent for genetic testing/release of information to
- Ensure patients and/or family agree with proposed management where necessary

**To be considered for this role, the ideal applicant must have the following**:

- Master in Genetic Counselling
- Have your FHGSA or
- MHGSA or Australian Society of Genetic Counsellors Board eligible

Please click here for the position description

In addition to the opportunity to work in a large, modern comprehensive facility, Auckland City Hospital is the largest in New Zealand. It has a vibrant mixture of lifestyles and cultures and offers easy access to stunning and diverse scenery and a wonderful range of outdoor pursuits. With its beautiful countryside and dynamic metropolitan centres, New Zealand offers a lifestyle suitable for all.

This is a great opportunity for you to come and experience the kiwi lifestyle and hospitality, whether that be living permanently or coming for an extended ‘visit’. We would love to hear from you to discuss this opportunity with you.

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