Genetic Counseling Assistant: Oncology Care Team Support

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

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.