Assistant Genetic Counselor

Description The Genetic Counseling Program Assistant provides education for patients of the clinic, coordinates counseling and testing for patients and documents personal and family history with supervision from the Genetic and other certified Genetic Counselors. Assists with clinic flow; coordinates genetic counseling visits, walk-in clinic, and sample collection. Escorts patients to laboratory for blood draw and/or facilitates saliva collection for genetic testing. Prepares paperwork for laboratory testing, both in and outside of PSJH. Draws and updates pedigrees using software and patient history forms. Enters data into relevant tracking devices. The program assistant works as a team member with other practice staff and consistently projects a professional and courteous demeanor. This position provides clinic support to providers working remotely, including contractors. This individual must pay close attention to detail and demonstrate excellent customer service skills with patients and staff. Participation in appropriate continuing education is encouraged. Providence Swedish caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team at Swedish First Hill and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them. Required qualifications: H.S. Diploma or GED and additional course work in personal computers Coursework/Training: Genetic Counseling Assistant Course(s) Preferred qualifications: Coursework/Training: Biology Coursework GCA (Genetic Counseling Assistant) Certification upon hire 4 years of Administrative or program operational/assistant experience 2 years of Oncology and/or Genetics experience 1 year of experience in a medical setting with experience in medical terminology Why Join Providence Swedish? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our mission of improving the health and wellbeing of each patient we serve. About Providence At Providence, our strength lies in Our Promise of “Know me, care for me, ease my way.” Working at our family of organizations means that regardless of your role, we’ll walk alongside you in your career, supporting you so you can support others. We provide best-in-class benefits and we foster an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued, and everyone is essential, heard and respected. Together, our 120,000 caregivers (all employees) serve in over 50 hospitals, over 1,000 clinics and a full range of health and social services across Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington. As a comprehensive health care organization, we are serving more people, advancing best practices and continuing our more than 100-year tradition of serving the poor and vulnerable. Posted are the minimum and the maximum wage rates on the wage range for this position. The successful candidate's placement on the wage range for this position will be determined based upon relevant job experience and other applicable factors. These amounts are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. Providence offers a comprehensive benefits package including a retirement 401(k) Savings Plan with employer matching, health care benefits (medical, dental, vision), life insurance, disability insurance, time off benefits (paid parental leave, vacations, holidays, health issues), voluntary benefits, well-being resources and much more. Learn more at providence.jobs/benefits. Applicants in the Unincorporated County of Los Angeles: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Unincorporated Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. About the Team Providence Swedish is the largest not-for-profit health care system in the greater Puget Sound area. It is comprised of eight hospital campuses (Ballard, Edmonds, Everett, Centralia, Cherry Hill (Seattle), First Hill (Seattle), Issaquah and Olympia); emergency rooms and specialty centers in Redmond (East King County) and the Mill Creek area in Everett; and Providence Swedish Medical Group, a network of 190+ primary care and specialty care locations throughout the Puget Sound. Whether through physician clinics, education, research and innovation or other outreach, we’re dedicated to improving the wellbeing of rural and urban communities by expanding access to quality health care for all. Providence is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to the principle that every workforce member has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, gender, disability, veteran, military status, religion, age, creed, national origin, sexual identity, or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. We believe diversity makes us stronger, so we are dedicated to shaping an inclusive workforce, learning from each other, and creating equal opportunities for advancement. For any concerns with this posting relating to the posting requirements in RCW 49.58.110(1), click here where you can access an email link to submit your concern. Requsition ID: 451380 Company: Swedish Jobs Job Category: Project Management Job Function: Project/Product Management Job Schedule: Full time Job Shift: Day Career Track: Admin Support Department: 3901 SFH SCI PROF SVCS Address: WA Seattle 1221 Madison Work Location: Swedish First Hill 1221 Madison-Seattle Workplace Type: On-site Pay Range: $23.39 - $35.78 The amounts listed are the base pay range; additional compensation may be available for this role, such as shift differentials, standby/on-call, overtime, premiums, extra shift incentives, or bonus opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr