Genetic Counseling Administrative Specialist

CEDARS-SINAI; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support to our genetics team. You will liaise with patients, providers, labs, and insurance, coordinating appointments, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling phone inquiries, authorizations, medical records, and data entry while ensuring HIPAA compliance and efficient patient flow across clinics.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree required; Bachelor's preferred.
• 1 year admin/clinical support in healthcare preferred.
• Genetic Assistant Training Program preferred within 180 days of hire.
• Experience with Epic or EHR systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer incoming calls and triage inquiries.
• Schedule and authorize appointments.
• Coordinate genetic testing and specimen collection.
• Maintain records, data entry, and documentation in EHR systems.
• Support patient communications and follow-ups with providers and labs.
• Process referrals and prepare correspondence for care teams.

Skills

Administrative support

Patient communication

Scheduling

Data entry

Interdepartmental liaison

Education

Associate's Degree/College Diploma

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Genetic Assistant Training Program

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking a Genetic Counseling Assistant to provide administrative and clinical support to our genetics team. You will liaise with patients, providers, labs, and insurance, coordinating appointments, testing, and documentation.

Responsibilities include handling phone inquiries, authorizations, medical records, and data entry while ensuring HIPAA compliance and efficient patient flow across clinics.