Genetic Counseling Assistant

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital in Atlanta seeks a role that supports genetic counselors and the clinical team. The position emphasizes oncology experience, strong communication across diverse populations, and independent, proactive work within a multidisciplinary patient care setting.

The successful candidate will contribute to patient care with organizational and problem-solving skills, while aligning with cultural competence values and collaborative teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in oncology.
• Strong communication skills with diverse populations.
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment.
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance to genetic counselors and staff to support genetic counseling within the clinic.
• Performs duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members.

Skills

Oncology experience

Genetic counseling support

Strong communication

Cultural competence

Independent work

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

3 years oncology experience

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to genetic counselors and staff to support genetic counseling within the clinic. Performs duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in oncology, specifically working with cancer patients
• Strong communication skills with diverse populations
• High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment
• Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence
• Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of medical terminology
• Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point software programs
• Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation Standards

Work Hours:

8a-5p

Weekend Requirements:

No