Genetic Counseling Assistant - Oncology

Providence • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

The Genetic Counseling Assistant plays a key role in supporting patients and enhancing the overall clinic experience. This position provides patient education, coordinates genetic counseling and testing services, and documents personal and family histories under the guidance of Genetic Counselors and other certified professionals. In this dynamic role, you’ll help maintain smooth clinic operations by organizing genetic counseling visits, managing walk-in clinic flow, and assisting with sample collection. You will escort patients to the laboratory for blood draws and facilitate saliva collection for genetic testing. Additionally, you will prepare and manage laboratory testing paperwork for both internal and external laboratories across PSJH. 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.

Requirements

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Additional coursework in personal computers
• 4 years of administrative support, customer service, clerical, program/project management or other related experience/education

Nice To Haves

• Coursework/Training and Genetic Counseling Assistant course(s)
• Coursework/Training and Biology coursework
• GCA (Genetic Counseling Assistant) Certification
• 1 year of Oncology and/or Genetics experience or equivalent coursework
• 1 year of experience in a medical setting with experience in medical terminology

Responsibilities

• providing patient education
• coordinating genetic counseling and testing services
• documenting personal and family histories under the guidance of Genetic Counselors and other certified professionals
• maintaining smooth clinic operations by organizing genetic counseling visits
• managing walk-in clinic flow
• assisting with sample collection
• escorting patients to the laboratory for blood draws
• facilitating saliva collection for genetic testing
• preparing and managing laboratory testing paperwork for both internal and external laboratories across PSJH

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees