Genetic Counseling Support Specialist

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; United States; On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Oakland is hiring a Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) to support genetic counselors and the care team. This on-site, full-time role involves coordinating appointments, preparing patient materials, and managing family histories and laboratory workflows.

You will work with clinicians, research staff, and laboratories to ensure efficient, patient-centered services and accurate documentation in medical records.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological/health science (preferred genetics focus).
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Experience in Genetics and ability to demonstrate knowledge of genetic terminology and concepts.
• Preferred: experience as a research coordinator or assistant.
• Preferred: EPIC electronic medical record experience and customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with genetic counselors to support patient-centered care and efficient workflows.
• Coordinate appointments, referrals, scheduling, and intake calls as needed.
• Assist with drafting and disseminating post-counseling documentation to patients and clinicians.
• Input pedigrees and manage family history data in clinical databases.
• Support laboratory coordination, sample accessioning, and collaboration with laboratories.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

Genetics knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological/health science

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Stanford Health Care in Oakland is hiring a Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) to support genetic counselors and the care team. This on-site, full-time role involves coordinating appointments, preparing patient materials, and managing family histories and laboratory workflows.

You will work with clinicians, research staff, and laboratories to ensure efficient, patient-centered services and accurate documentation in medical records.