Job Summary
Seeking highly motivated and responsible Genetic
Counseling Assistant (GCA) to work with our genetic counseling team to provide support in Huntsman Cancer
Institute’s dynamic clinical environment within the Family Cancer Assessment Clinic (FCAC).
Huntsman Cancer
Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve – which includes Idaho,
Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming – with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to
share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden
experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical
care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute’s mission and this
position.
Responsibilities
The Genetic Counseling Assistant’s responsibilities include:
- Effectively supporting the
internal clinical workflow of the FCAC team. - Facilitating initial and follow-up consultations with genetic counselors.
- Interviewing patients and documenting their personal and family medical history in preparation for appointments.
- Ordering
genetic testing and coordinating patient samples. - Acting as the liaison between various clinical labs, departments and insurance
companies. - Database entry and assistance with various research projects.
- Creation and maintenance of electronic genetic
counseling documentation templates. - Other patient preparation and follow-up tasks to support the genetic counseling
team.
The Genetic Counseling Assistant may also have opportunities to participate in additional community outreach and educational
opportunities. This position mainly focuses on supporting the oncology genetic counselors, but some time will be spent with the cardiology
and neurology genetic counselors.
Problem Solving Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the
department’s policies and procedures and have a working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to
answer and assist staff and visitors. Incumbents are also expected to demonstrate sensitivity to others’ needs while being understanding and
helpful on the job.
- This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties,
responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency
typically required Hybrid position with 3-4 days per week remote and 1-2 days per week in the office at Huntsman Cancer
Institute.
Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing,
listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.
Minimum
Qualifications
Associate’s degree in a related field, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of
related work experience), plus two years of related experience required; ability to use logic and reasoning to prioritize tasks; computer
skills including word processing, spreadsheet software, and/or database software preferred; demonstrated human relation and effective
communication skills also required.
Bachelor’s degree in a related field may be preferred.
This position is patient-sensitive
and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees
to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or
religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions
of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
- Bachelor’s degree in Social or Behavioral Science,
Liberal Arts, or a field related to the area of research, or equivalency. - Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively over the
telephone and in person. - Ability to work sensitively and effectively with
- patients.
- Excellent organizational
skills. - Ability to work well both independently, with minimal supervision, and in a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with
EPIC and Progeny preferred. Ability to speak Spanish preferred but not required.
Special Instructions
Requisition
Number: PRN45197B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01233 – HCI
INHERITED CANCER RES DEPT
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 12.02 – 21.63
Close Date: 8/31/2026
Open
Until Filled:
To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/202802
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