Genetic Counseling Assistant

Northside Hospital; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a Genetic Counseling Support assistant to assist genetic counselors within the clinic and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team. This role emphasizes independence, excellent communication across diverse populations, and a strong sense of cultural competence.

The ideal candidate brings oncology experience (3+ years) and proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint to support patient care and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or minimum of 3 years of oncology experience
• 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

• Assist genetic counselors and staff to support genetic counseling within the clinic
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary patient care team and share tasks with licensed and non-licensed members

Skills

Strong communication

Independence & initiative

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Oncology experience (3+ years)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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.

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.

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

Preferred:

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