Administrative Coordinator - Cancer Genetics (Medical Genetics Practice))

Job Title

Administrative Support Specialist

Job Description

The Mount Sinai Cancer Genetic Counseling Program is seeking a qualified full-time Administrative Support Specialist to support our group of Board Eligible/Board Certified Cancer Genetic Counselors in a high-volume clinical practice. This position requires excellent communication and organizational skills and a strong ability to collaborate with referring providers.

Responsibilities

Submit prior authorization requests and obtain necessary referral for specialty services, and coordinate peer-to-peer conversations between genetic counselor and insurer

Compile necessary records and reports for clinic

Obtain intakes for patients to help triage and schedule genetic counseling appointments

Manage incoming internal and external referrals via the EPIC referral system

Engage in professional communication with genetics laboratories

Fulfill correspondence requests in a timely fashion

Obtain and review specified medical records that will facilitate triage and evaluation of patients

Scan specified hard copy documents and save to secure electronic folders

Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, genetic counselors, physicians, and other healthcare professionals

Ability to multi-task and manage a high volume of incoming calls

Qualifications

Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of applicable experience and education

5 years related administrative or business experience required. Some supervisory experience preferred.

Preferred:

Demonstrated competence in administrative setting

Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office

Strong knowledge of EPIC Registration and Scheduling

Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Must enjoy working as part of a team

Interest in prenatal care and/or genetics a plus

Fluency in Spanish a plus

Compensation Statement

The Mount Sinai Health System (MSHS) provides salary ranges that comply with the New York City Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $66,482.07 - $74,250.00 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, education, and operational need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

Required Skills

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

About Us

Strength through Unity and Inclusion

The Mount Sinai Health System is committed to fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to excellence. We share a common dedication to delivering outstanding patient care. When you join us, you become part of Mount Sinai's unparalleled legacy of achievement, education, and innovation as we work together to transform healthcare. We encourage all team members to actively participate in creating a culture that ensures fair access to opportunities, promotes inclusive practices, and supports the success of every individual.

At Mount Sinai, our leaders are committed to fostering a workplace where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We strive to create an environment where collaboration, fairness, and continuous learning drive positive change, improving the well-being of our staff, patients, and organization. Our leaders are expected to challenge outdated practices, promote a culture of respect, and work toward meaningful improvements that enhance patient care and workplace experiences. We are dedicated to building a supportive and welcoming environment where everyone has the opportunity to thrive and advance professionally. Explore this opportunity and be part of the next chapter in our history.

About the Mount Sinai Health System:

Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic medical systems in the New York metro area, with more than 48,000 employees working across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient practices, more than 300 labs, a school of nursing, and a leading school of medicine and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances health for all people, everywhere, by taking on the most complex health care challenges of our time discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge; developing safer, more effective treatments; educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators; and supporting local communities by delivering high-quality care to all who need it. Through the integration of its hospitals, labs, and schools, Mount Sinai offers comprehensive health care solutions from birth through geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while keeping patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of all treatment. The Health System includes more than 9,000 primary and specialty care physicians; 13 joint-venture outpatient surgery centers throughout the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island, and Florida; and more than 30 affiliated community health centers. We are consistently ranked by U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals, receiving high "Honor Roll" status, and are highly ranked: No. 1 in Geriatrics, top 5 in Cardiology/Heart Surgery, and top 20 in Diabetes/Endocrinology, Gastroenterology/GI Surgery, Neurology/Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Pulmonology/Lung Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Urology. New York Eye and Ear Infirmary of Mount Sinai is ranked No. 12 in Ophthalmology. U.S. News & World Report's "Best Children's Hospitals" ranks Mount Sinai Kravis Children's Hospital among the country's best in several pediatric specialties. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai is ranked No. 11 nationwide in National Institutes of Health funding and in the 99th percentile in research dollars per investigator according to the Association of American Medical Colleges. Newsweek's "The World's Best Smart Hospitals" ranks The Mount Sinai Hospital as No. 1 in New York and in the top five globally, and Mount Sinai Morningside in the top 20 globally.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Mount Sinai Health System is an equal opportunity employer, complying with all applicable federal civil rights laws. We do not discriminate, exclude, or treat individuals differently based on race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are deeply committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, students, trainees, patients, visitors, and the communities we serve feel respected and supported. Our goal is to create a healthcare and learning institution that actively works to remove barriers, address challenges, and promote fairness in all aspects of our organization.

Job Info

Job Identification 3035893

Job Category Administrative

Posting Date 04/01/2026, 06:31 PM

Job Schedule Full time

Job Shift Day

Locations 1425 Madison Ave, New York, NY, 10029, US