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YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE Fixed Term Part Time Role The Haematology Genomics service provides genetic counselling, genetic testing, and ongoing risk management to individuals and families with suspected or confirmed bone marrow failure syndromes and inherited predisposition to haematological malignancy.
This role is 30 hours per fortnight The purpose of this role is to support the genetic counsellors and haematologists in preparing clinics.
This may include processing referrals, booking appointments, obtaining medical records, gathering and recording personal and family histories, liaising with internal and external teams, data entry and general administrative tasks.
This position involves working closely with the genetic counsellors and haematologists that are part of this clinic.
It is an ideal position for a Master of Genetic Counselling student wishing to obtain experience in a new and developing area of genetics.
Victorian Department of Health has recently announced a program of reforms across the public pathology system in Victoria.
As part of these reforms, the pathology services from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the Royal Women's Hospital and the Royal Children's Hospital will transition to a new separate public pathology entity.
The new model for delivering public pathology services will present an exciting opportunity to improve the scope, scale and reach of pathology services and testing capability to all Victorians.
As this role is with Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, the successful candidate for this role will be initially employed by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre.
Once the new public pathology entity is fully formed, which is anticipated to be in late 2024, this position and the successful candidate's employment (including terms and conditions of employment) will transition to the new public pathology entity.
Please contact the recruiter if you have any questions on the pathology reforms and transition of this role to the new entity.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary.
Alternatively, please contact a member of our service for a confidential discussion.
Hiring Manager: A/Prof Piers Blombery Contact Number: 03 8559 8424 Email: ****** Applications Close: 11:59PM Tuesday 9th of July 2024 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Position Summary The Haematology Genomics service provides genetic counselling, genetic testing, and ongoing rish management to individuals and families with suspected or confirmed bone marrow failure syndromes and inherited predisposition to haematological malignancy.
The purpose of this role is to support the genetic counsellors and haematologists in preparing clinics.
This may include processing referrals, booking appointments, obtaining medical records, gathering and recording personal and family histories, liaising with internal and external teams, data entry and general administrative tasks.
This position involves working closely with the genetic counsellors and haematologists that are part of this clinic.
It is an ideal position for a Master of Genetic Counselling student wishing to obtain experience in a new and developing area of genetics.
Enterprise Agreement Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 Classification or Salary Range Immunisation Risk Category Immunisation Category C Key Relationships Internal - Molecular Haematopathologists - Genetic Counsellors - Molecular Haematology Scientists - Molecular Genetics Scientists - Haematology medical staff - Pathology administration staff - Parkville Familial Cancer Centre - Liaise with other departments as appropriate External - Patients and their families - Referring doctors and institutions - Genetics services nationally - Laboratories nationally and internationally - Other health services Education Skills - Completion of or working towards a Masters of Genetic Counselling or Masters of Genomics and Health - A high standard of verbal and written communication skills - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team - Ability to show initiative, problem-solving skills and organisational skills - Maintain a high standard of documentation and confidentiality Certifications, Licenses & Registrations Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators 1.
Process referrals - Collect appropriate medical information and records prior to an appointment - Contact patients/families to arrange or reschedule appointments where required - Gather and record patient/family medical histories - Accurate and timely data entry into medical records and internal databases 2.
Assist with developing intake processes - Assist with developing and reviewing intake processes - Assist with training new Intake and Administration Assistants where required 3.
Research - Assist with intake and follow up processes for research participants - Ensure appropriate data entry for research participants - Assist with identifying eligible participants - Participate in research meetings where appropriate 4.
Administration - Assist with clinic scheduling - Assist with post-appointment follow up where required - Review correspondence received, enter into patients' electronic medical records, and allocate to clinicians where appropriate - Liaise with internal and external teams Key Accountabilities (Contd..) ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile.
Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.
Peter Mac requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Please contact us if you would like to discuss this requirement.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
