Genetic Counselor Assistant/UKHC

UK HealthCare; Kentucky; On-site; USD 26,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) at University of Kentucky/UKHC provides support to genetic counselors, coordinates patient care, collects family histories, medical records, and prior genetic testing results while helping optimize clinic operations.

Working with the Cancer Clinic Services team, the GCA assists with referrals triage, scheduling, and administrative duties to maintain a patient-centered and efficient environment.

Qualifications

• MS Windows
• Telephone etiquette
• Customer service

Responsibilities

• Coordinate care with Genetics team and patients
• Assist in collecting family histories and medical records
• Triage referrals and gather prior genetic testing records
• Assist with administrative duties of the department

Skills

MS Windows

Telephone etiquette

customer service

Education

BA

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title: Genetic Counselor Assistant/UKHC

Requisition Number: RE55616

Working Title: Genetic Counselor Assistant

Department Name: M3030:Cancer Clinic Services

Work Location: Lexington, KY

Grade Level: 08

Salary Range: $19.00-30.09/hour

Type of Position: Staff

Position Time Status: Full-Time

Required Education: BA

Required Related Experience: 0 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification: None

Physical Requirements: Ability to lift less than 10 pounds.

Shift: Monday – Friday, Day Shift; 8:00am – 5:00pm or 8:00am – 4:30pm.

Job Summary: The Genetic Counseling Assistant ( GCA ) provides specialized support to the genetic counselors. The GCA is an integral part of the Genetics team and contributes to the management of various aspects of the service, including the coordination of care for patients, optimization of clinic and operational workflows, and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient-centered and administratively effective environment. The GCA has essential roles to assist the genetics department including attain family histories, triaging referrals, collection of relevant medical records, collection of previous genetic testing records when appropriate, coordination of care with testing laboratories, coordination of patient care when multiple physician or clinical departments are involved, and assisting with administrative duties of the department.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities: MS Windows, Telephone etiquette, customer service

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience: N/A

Deadline to Apply: 09/06/2026

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