Genetic Counseling Assistant

Northside Hospital Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital Inc. in Atlanta is seeking a dedicated professional to support genetic counseling services within a multidisciplinary clinic. You will assist genetic counselors and clinic staff in coordinating patient care and ensuring accurate documentation.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in oncology, strong communication with diverse populations, independence, and cultural competence, plus solid organizational and problem-solving skills.

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

• Provides assistance to genetic counselors and staff to support genetic counseling within the clinic.

Skills

Communication skills

Independence

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft 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