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Genetic Counselor Assistant

Baptist Health is the region's largest not-for-profit healthcare organization, with 12 hospitals, over 29,000 employees, 4,500 physicians and 200 outpatient centers, urgent care facilities and physician practices across Miami-Dade, Monroe, Broward and Palm Beach counties. With internationally renowned centers of excellence in cancer, cardiovascular care, orthopedics and sports medicine, and neurosciences, Baptist Health is supported by philanthropy and driven by its faith-based mission of medical excellence. For 26 years, we've been named one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For, and in the 2025-2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital Rankings, Baptist Health was the most awarded healthcare system in South Florida, earning 63 high-performing honors. What truly sets us apart is our people. At Baptist Health, we create personal connections with our colleagues that go beyond the workplace, and we form meaningful relationships with patients and their families that extend beyond delivering care. Many of us have walked in our patients' shoes ourselves and that shared experience fuels our commitment to compassion and quality. Our culture is rooted in purpose, and every team member plays a part in making a positive impact because when it comes to caring for people, we're all in. At Baptist Health, we're committed to supporting our employees at every stage of their journey, both personally and professionally. Our approach is rooted in a "grow our own" philosophy, designed to help our team members build meaningful, long-term careers with us, supported by benefits that make a real difference, including:

• Career growth and development opportunities, with clear pathways and ongoing support
• Comprehensive health and wellness resources that go beyond traditional benefits
• A wellness program that can help employees eliminate their medical plan deductible, reducing out-of-pocket healthcare costs
• Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and advancement
• And so much more

Together, these benefits and others reflect our commitment to caring for our people, so they can build fulfilling careers with us while making a meaningful impact every day.

The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) works in direct partnership with the cancer genetic counselors at the Department of Clinical Genetics. The GCA is responsible for the collection of patient information prior to the clinical genetics evaluation, data entry of medical and family history intake, coordination of patient care and facilitation of genetic testing and results disclosure. The GCA will help build relationships between patients and the Department of Clinical Genetics. The genetic counselor assistant will also facilitate workflow of clinic patients as needed and research projects in the Department of Clinical Genetics.

Degrees:

• High School Diploma is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Additional Qualifications:

• HS diploma with 3 years or more of relevant clinical experience in clinical genetics, OR an Associate's degree with 1 year or more of relevant experience, OR a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience.
• For those with a HS diploma or Associate's degree, the Genetic Assistant Online Certificate program must be completed at hire or within 2 years of hire or job entry date.
• Genetic Assistant Online Certificate is NOT required for those with a Bachelors' degree.
• Experience in medical facility, or familiarity with medical terminology, reviewing medical records, test requisitions, pathology reports.
• Interest or knowledge of genetics/genetic concepts.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft office software including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both over the telephone and in person.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Bilingual or multilingual desired.
• Ability to work independently and/or with a team.
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail.
• Must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in order to enhance the patient experience.
• Ability to analyze and prioritize work under pressure.

Minimum Required Experience: 3 Years

EOE, including disability/vets

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