Genetic Counseling Administrative Coordinator

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Genetic Counseling Administrative Coordinator ensuring efficient coordination of patient and clinic-related activities. High-level administrative role with genetics and healthcare team responsibilities in Trumbull, CT.

Posted 5/22/2026full-timeRemote • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Plays a critical role in supporting the genetic counseling team
Ensures efficient coordination of patient and clinic-related activities by maintaining clear communication channels between internal teams and external stakeholders.
Responsible for a wide range of administrative functions, including review of submitted referral documentation, triaging inbound phone calls, serving as a primary point of contact for patients and clinic partners, responding to general inquiries, and scheduling patient genetic counseling consultations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability and willingness to quickly learn and adapt to new systems and technologies.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong teamwork, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently, prioritize, and work under deadlines.
Prior experience within a genetics or healthcare setting strongly preferred.
Familiarity with basic interpretation of genetic testing results is highly desirable.
Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) and/or Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems preferred.
High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
Willingness to complete a Genetic Counseling Assistant course after approximately 1 year of successful service.

Benefits

Comp & perks

great compensation package
medical coverage
401(k)
parental leave
fertility benefits
paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays
multiple other perks and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

Microsoft Office SuiteLaboratory Information SystemsElectronic Medical Recordsgenetic testing results interpretation

Soft Skills

verbal communicationwritten communicationattention to detailteamworkinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsindependenceprioritizationdeadline management

Certifications

High School DiplomaBachelor’s degreeGenetic Counseling Assistant course