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General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (60 min lunch)
Posted Date
06/10/2025
Salary Range: $28.06 - 37.02 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
24965

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) is responsible for facilitating the care of patients that are seen in the Cancer Genetic Counseling Clinics at UCLA Health. The GCA is an integral part of the Cancer Genetics team and contributes to the management of diverse aspects of the service, including the coordination of care for patients, optimization of clinic and operational workflows, and working collaboratively with the team to create a patient-centered and administratively effective environment.


Salary range: $28.06/hr - $37.02/hr

Job Qualifications

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a biological/health science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Completion of Genetic Assistant Program, or completion within 6 months of hire date
  • Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
  • Ability to analyze information and situations, prioritize tasks, develop solutions to challenges
  • Ability to use good judgment and work independently, and in a team setting
  • Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the UCLA Health system
  • Ability to adapt to an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge and abilities essential to the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
  • The flexibility to orient and work at several UCLA Health locations
  • Must consistently project a professional and courteous demeanor. 
  • Compliance with the Medical Center House and Telephone Standards and is sensitive to the needs of patients, staff, and providers at all times.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in Genetics and able to demonstrate knowledge of medical/genetic terminology and concepts
  • Experience with EPIC electronic medical record application, File Maker Pro
  • Familiarity with Progeny software

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.