Genetic Counselor Assistant / Genetic Program Coordinator | Full Time

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland.



Work Shift:8 Hours - Day Shifts (United States of America)



Scheduled Weekly Hours:40

Compensation:Salary Range: $24.00 - $38.50



Union Position: No

Department Details** This is a Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) position with typical responsibilities for that role, working in a fast-paced, rural, general genetics clinic (cancer, prenatal, pediatrics, and adult) with three genetic counselors, a nurse practitioner, and a medical geneticist.

** The Medical Genetics Department at Marshfield Clinic has an academic affiliation with the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

** Individuals in this role have successfully matched into their top choice genetic counseling programs. The clinicians are fully supportive and encourage the GCAs to observe / shadow appointments with them.

SummaryThe Genetic Counseling Coordinator (Genetics Counselor Assistant) provides specialized support to a multi-specialty genetics team in areas of medical record review and case preparation, clinical/family history acquisition, referral management, case coordination, and client communication. There is also opportunity to support genetics involvement in multi-disciplinary care, lab stewardship and community events.

• This is a Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) position with typical responsibilities for that role. You would be working in a fast-paced, rural, general genetics clinic (cancer, prenatal, pediatrics and adult) with 3 genetic counselors, a nurse practitioner and a medical geneticist.
• The Medical Genetics Department at Marshfield Clinic has an academic affiliation with the Master of Genetic Counselor Studies program at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
• Individuals in this role have successfully matched into their top choice genetic counseling programs.
• Please reach out with any questions about the position—the job title and parts of the job description are currently under development as part of integration between Marshfield Clinic and Sanford Health, to be the largest rural health system in the United States. Individuals in this role are not expected to handle cytotoxic drugs, clean blood spills, handle/dispose sharps, handle infectious material or drive to perform Sanford business.

  Job Description

The Genetic Counseling Coordinator (Genetic Counselor Assistant) provides essential clinical and administrative support to the Medical Genetics department, focusing primarily on patient intake and case preparation. Key clinical duties include reviewing medical histories, identifying referral-eligible patients, and drawing detailed pedigrees from family history questionnaires. The coordinator/assistant further aids in the diagnostic process by assisting with cancer risk estimate models and researching testing options to support genetic counselors in their consultations. Administratively, the role involves coordinating care by obtaining medical records, managing test paperwork, appointment scheduling and facilitating insurance authorizations. The coordinator/assistant also serves as a liaison for communication, helping to convey straightforward test results and maintaining departmental educational materials and brochures. By identifying potential genetics cases in tumor boards and meeting ongoing competency requirements, the coordinator/assistant ensures that clinical workflows remain efficient and aligned with current guidelines. Additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsBachelor’s degree focused on science or psychology, to include successful completion of biology course work, required. Genetics and/or biochemistry coursework preferred.

Previous experience in a customer/patient facing environment.

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