Genetic Counseling Assistant

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Provides assistance to genetic counselors and staff to support genetic counseling within the clinic.  Performs duties within the construct of a multidisciplinary patient care team while sharing various tasks with other licensed and non-licensed members.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and/or minimum of 3 years of experience in oncology, specifically working with cancer patients

Strong communication skills with diverse populations

High degree of independence, flexibility, initiative and commitment

Demonstrated awareness and value of cultural competence

Strong organizational, problem-solving and follow-through skills

Preferred:

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point software programs

Knowledge of the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer Accreditation Standards

Work Hours (EX:7AM-7PM):

8a-5p

Weekend Requirements:

No