Breast Screening
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Hamilton, ON | Canada
Job description
Job Description - Genetic Assistant (111627)
: Administrative/Service
: Ontario-Hamilton
This position will be located at: Juravinski Cancer Centre
: Breast Screening
: Regular Full-time
Hours per week: 37.5
: 1
Union Code: Non Union Employees
: 26.4000 Hourly
: 33.8400
: Mar 1, 2024, 5:00:00 AM
: Mar 8, 2024, 4:59:00 AM
Unit Summary
The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program.
The Genetic Assistant will monitor, track and triage incoming cancer genetic referrals. Their role supports the cancer genetics team, which includes medical oncologists and genetic counsellors, with aspects of case preparation, follow up, patient and physician queries, and maintenance of department databases.
Schedule Work Hours
Monday to Friday, days
Bachelor Degree in related field (i.e., Science, Biology, Genetics) and/or relevant experience in a genetics clinic
Knowledge of basic genetics
Strong communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work in multidisciplinary setting
MS Office, Word, Excel, Outlook
Proficiency with pedigree software and EPIC EMR preferred
Demonstrated multi-tasking and prioritization skills
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Employee Health Services.
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 Operations 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 madeThis 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 Agreements:
Article 30 (k), CUPE Collective Agreement
Article 10.7 (d), ONA Collective Agreement
Article 13.01 (b) (ii), OPSEU 273 Collective Agreement
Article 14.04, OPSEU 209 Collective Agreement
Article 2.07 and Article 13, PIPSC RT Collective Agreement
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