Genetic Counseling Assistant - Oncology, Westwood

Genetic Counseling Assistant - Oncology, Westwood - - 31467 - UCLA Health

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Genetic Counseling Assistant - Oncology, Westwood

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Fully On-Site

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Posted Date

06/08/2026

Salary Range: $29.46 - 38.87 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

indefinite

Job #

31381

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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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: $29.46 - $38.87 Hourly

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• 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:

• 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 an 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; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.

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