Genetic Counseling Assistant

Boston Medical Center (BMC)

. The Genetic Counseling Assistant supports the BUMC genetics team with referral triage, operational workflow, documentation preservation, patient care coordination, variant database management, administrative meeting support, and assistance in genetic testing coordination .

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeBoston • Massachusetts • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $21 - $30 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Genetic Counseling Assistant supports the BUMC genetics team with referral triage, operational workflow, documentation preservation, patient care coordination, variant database management, administrative meeting support, and assistance in genetic testing coordination
The GCA is responsible for supporting the clinical genetics team (physicians and genetic counselors) across Boston University Medical Campus for all patients and families receiving genetic services and molecular testing
The GCA will work closely with the genetics medical director, who partners with the lead genetic counselor, to provide administrative support of diverse aspects of the genetics service
Such responsibilities may include administrative functions, including triaging incoming cases to appropriate divisions, optimization of operational workflows
The GCA will oversee a database of variants of uncertain significance for genetic testing across the institution, triaging reports to appropriate divisions and verifying critical notifications
The GCA will attend Medical Genetics Oversight and Genetic Testing Workgroup meetings to provide administrative support
Other activities may include assisting with the creation of educational and promotional materials for medical staff and patients, participating in performance/quality improvement projects, tracking the status of genetic testing, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in a clinical environment is preferred
Comfortable working with a diverse population and interacting with medical personnel
Must be able to communicate effectively (both oral and written) with clinicians and patients
Must be able to work collaboratively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to work both independently and as a member of a team
Excellent organizational skills, ability to multi-task and attention to detail
Requires the ability to take initiative, problem-solve, be resourceful and troubleshoot
Ability to be flexible in response to changing demands
Proficient in MS Word and PowerPoint; Skilled in MS Excel
Proficiency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese is appreciated.

Benefits

Comp & perks

benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy)
discretionary annual bonuses and merit increases
Flexible Spending Accounts
403(b) savings matches
paid time off
career advancement opportunities
resources to support employee and family well-being

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Hard Skills & Tools

genetic testing coordinationvariant database managementadministrative supportclinical environment experiencepatient care coordinationperformance improvementquality improvement

Soft Skills

effective communicationteam collaborationorganizational skillsmulti-taskingattention to detailproblem-solvingresourcefulnessflexibility