Overview
Genetic Assistant Jobs in Hamilton, Ontario at Hamilton Health Sciences
Title: Genetic Assistant
Company: Hamilton Health Sciences
Location: Hamilton, Ontario
The Genetic Assistant supports patient care in the department by assisting physicians, genetic counsellors and other staff with aspects of triage, clinic flow, case preparation, and case follow up. The Genetic Assistant will obtain patient records, access medical and research literature, track results, coordinate genetic testing for patient and family members, and prepare patient information.
Bachelor Degree in related field (i.e. Science, Biology, Genetics) preferred
Knowledge of basic genetics essential
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary setting
MS Office, Word, Excel and Access
Demonstrated multi-tasking and prioritization skills
Strong organizational skills
Job
Administrative/Service
Primary Location
Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at
McMaster University Medical Centre
Organization
MCH Paeds Ambulatory
Status
Temporary
Hours per week
37.5
Number of Openings
1
Union Code
Non Union Employees
Minimum Salary
26.4000
Maximum Salary
33.8400
Post Date
Feb 28, 2024, 12:00:00 AM
Mar 6, 2024, 11:59:00 PM
Unit Summary
Genetic services are provided jointly by the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster Children’s Hospital, and the Department of Laboratory Medicine at McMaster University Medical Centre, at Hamilton Health Sciences. The Regional Genetics Service is a dynamic program providing specialized care for children and adults in a family-centred environment
Schedule Work Hours
Days Mon-Fri
Guidelines
Hamilton Health Sciences fosters a culture of patient and staff safety, whereby all employees are guided by our Mission, Vision, Values, and Values Based Code of Conduct. Hamilton Health Sciences is a teaching hospital and all staff and physicians are expected to support students and other learners.
To be considered for this opportunity applicants must apply during the posting period. All internal and external applicants may ONLY apply via the Careers website.
Hamilton Health Sciences is an equal opportunity employer and we will accommodate any needs under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedom, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Hiring processes will be modified to remove barriers to accommodate those with disabilities, if requested. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application processes, please contact HR Services at 905-521-2100, Ext. 46947 for assistance. If the applicant requires a specific accommodation because of a disability during an interview, the applicant will need to advise the hiring manager when scheduling the interview and the appropriate accommodations can be made.
This competition is open to all qualified applicants, however, qualified internal applicants will be considered first. Past performance will be considered as part of the selection process. If you are a previous employee of Hamilton Health Sciences, please note: the circumstances around an employee’s exit will be considered prior to an offer of employment
Proficiency in both Official Languages, French and English, is considered an asset
If this position is temporary, selection for this position will be as per the outlined Collective Ag…
