Genetic Counseling Assistant Part-Time

IU Health • Indianapolis, IN

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and compassionate Genetic Counseling Assistant to support our genetic counseling team. This role plays a key part in coordinating patient care, facilitating genetic testing, and ensuring a smooth experience for both patients and providers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• 0–3 years of relevant experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification
• Familiarity with medical terminology
• Exposure to clinical trials or data management principles (not required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Facilitate genetic testing processes
• Communicate with referring providers and patient families
• Schedule appointments and coordinate care activities
• Maintain and update databases and patient records
• Request and manage medical records
• Assist with billing investigations and prior authorizations
• Support administrative tasks such as faxing, scanning, and mailing
• Partner with genetic counselors on a variety of daily operations

Benefits

• Comprehensive onboarding includes several weeks of hands-on training and shadowing with a mentor to ensure you feel confident in your role.
• Access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED