Cone Health is a not-for-profit health care network serving people in Alamance, Forsyth, Guilford, Randolph, Rockingham and surrounding counties. Our brand promise – We Are Right Here With You – is shared by our more than 13,000 employees, 1,800 physician partners and 1,000 volunteers.
Internship Description
60% clinic responsibilities: Performs various patient related duties in support of the Genetic Counselor. Collects and processes pre-appointment medical and family history data from patients. Works with patients and providers to obtain pertinent records from outside sources. Responsible for compiling data collected for use by Genetic Counselors during patient sessions. Observation of patient encounters as able.
20% Communication: Handles routine correspondence such as post appointment mailings, acts as a liaison and resource person for patients and outside reference laboratories; responds to information requests.
20% project work: Assists with the gathering of information and supports genetic counselors in responding to requests related to department projects as assigned.
