Purpose:

To assist Cancer Genetics staff in preparing for genetic counselling appointments.

Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail
• Comfort with computer software
• Understanding of general pedigree structure
• Able to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Able to speak with patients on the phone
• Quick to learn new skills
• Self-motivated and able to take initiative

Duties:

• Read and understand family history questionnaires that have been completed by patients.
• Assist in referral triage and data entry.
• Patient phone calls to obtain email addresses, pedigree updates, personal information and/or booking appointments.
• Enter family histories into Progeny, our patient database.
• Accurately construct pedigrees according to proper format, including taking phone pedigrees.
• Assisting with Release of Information requests.
• Performing literature reviews and presenting at team journal clubs.
• Assisting with collection of test requisitions and tracking genetic testing samples and writing template letters as needed.
• Filing, faxing, photocopying and other office duties.
• Occasionally assist with other projects, if necessary.