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Seattle Children's Hospital

Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA)

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A Genetic Counselor provides healthcare guidance to individuals based upon genetic factors. Advises patients or relatives at risk of an inherited disorder of the consequences and nature of the disorder, the probability of developing or transmitting it, and the options open to them in management and family planning. Requires a certification in Genetic Counseling.

$74,381 / year median in Washington

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Genetic Counseling Assistant (GCA) Seattle Children's Hospital - 3.8 Seattle, WA Job Details $32.07 - $48.11 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Life insurance Qualifications Biology Bachelor's degree in biological science Foreign language proficiency Customer service Bachelor's degree in psychology Bachelor's degree in social science Patient service Social Sciences Medical administrative support Bachelor's degree Psychology Genetics Clinical interprofessional collaboration Entry level Full Job Description Assist the clinical genetic counseling team in the Seattle Children's Division of Genetic Medicine by performing basic clinical and administrative functions for multidisciplinary team and genetic counseling clinics. Support genetic counselors through coordination and administration of projects and processes. This individual reports to the GCA supervisor. Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Biological Science, Psychology, Social Science, or a related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required. Required Credentials N/A. Preferred Coursework in genetics and any clinical experience. Interest in attending graduate school for Genetic Counseling. Customer service experience in a healthcare setting. Ability to speak multiple languages. Compensation Range $32.07 - $48.11 per hour Salary Information This compensation range was calculated based on full-time employment (2080 hours worked per calendar year). Offers are determined by multiple factors including equity, skills, experience, and expertise, and may vary within the range provided. Disclaimer for Out of State Applicants This compensation range is specific to Seattle, positions located outside of Seattle may be compensated differently depending on various factors . Benefits Information Seattle Children's offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 403(b), life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more. Additional details on our benefits can be found on our website www.seattlechildrens.org/careers/benefits. About Us Hope. Care. Cure. These three simple words capture what we do at Seattle Children's - to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible. Are you ready to engage with a mission-driven organization that is life-changing to many, and touches the hearts of all? #
HOPECARECURE
Our founding promise to the community is as valid today as it was over a century ago: we will care for all children in our region, regardless of the families' ability to pay. Together, we deliver superior patient care, advance new discoveries and treatments through pediatric research, and serve as the pediatric and adolescent, academic medical center for Washington, Alaska, Montana and Idaho - the largest region of any children's hospital in the country. U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Seattle Children's among the nation's best children's hospitals. For more than a decade, Seattle Children's has been nationally recognized in key specialty areas. We are honored to be one of the nation's very best places to care for children and the top-ranked pediatric hospital in Washington and the Pacific Northwest. As a Magnet designated institution, we recognize the importance of hiring and developing great talent to provide best-in-class care to the patients and families we serve. Our organizational DNA takes form in our core values: Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Collaboration, Equity and Innovation. Whether it's delivering frontline care to our patients in a kind and caring manner, practicing the highest standards of quality and safety, or being relentlessly curious as we work towards eradicating childhood diseases, these values are the fabric of our culture and community. The future starts here. Our Commitment Seattle Children's welcomes people of all experiences, backgrounds, and thoughts as this is what drives our spirit of inquiry and allows us to better connect with our patients and families. Our organization recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes based on merit without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. The people who work at Seattle Children's are members of a community that seeks to respect and celebrate all the qualities that make each of us unique. Each of us is empowered to be ourselves. Seattle Children's is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Workplace and Affirmative Action Employer.