CrawlJobs Logo

Genetic Testing Coordinator

dana-farber.org Logo

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Location Icon

Location:
United States , Boston

Category Icon
Category:
-

Job Type Icon

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary Icon

Salary:

45500.00 - 49400.00 USD / Year
Save Job
Save Icon
Apply Position

Job Description:

The Genetic Testing Coordinator I (sometimes referred to as Genetic Counselor Assistants), provides administrative support to Genetic Counselors in the Division of Cancer Genetics and Prevention and conducts in-person visits with patients through the Rapid Access Cancer Genetic Testing process to offer them the option of genetic testing. The Genetic Testing Coordinator I (GTC) is responsible for various tasks, including entering genetic testing orders with outside labs, tracking patients throughout the various stages of the genetic testing process, and maintaining patient databases.

Job Responsibility:

  • Facilitate an in-person standardized video education appointment with patients regarding their options surrounding genetic testing, collect informed consent for genetic testing, and obtain family history
  • Utilize provided guidelines and sound judgement to determine whether patients will need an additional appointment with a genetic counselor or brief communication with a genetic counselor during/after GTC visit
  • Manage communication and follow up regarding genetic test results with patients, providers, and genetic counselors
  • Enter personal and family history, test results, and other information into pedigrees in the Progeny database
  • Manage phone and email inquiries from patients, internal and external providers, and other DFCI groups
  • Complete electronic and paper test requisitions for outside genetic testing labs
  • Communicate with genetic counselors for testing information and gather patient medical information from the electronic medical record, Epic
  • Support genetic counselors with various administrative tasks, including tracking patients and genetic testing results, managing faxes, mailing patient letters, drafting letters of medical necessity, and saving patient records
  • Maintain a patient database for all Division of Cancer Genetics and Prevention patients who undergo genetic counseling at satellite, affiliate, and main campus locations
  • Communicate with outside laboratories and insurance companies regarding genetic testing questions and insurance coverage
  • Pick-up and package biological samples for send out to outside laboratories

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • biological sciences degree preferred
  • No prior experience required
  • 1 year of administrative and/or customer service experience preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and cancer genetics is a plus
  • Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred
  • PC proficiency required, including proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Nice to have:

  • biological sciences degree preferred
  • 1 year of administrative and/or customer service experience preferred
  • Knowledge of medical terminology and cancer genetics is a plus
  • Experience working in a medical or scientific research setting or comparable technology orientated business environment preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 03, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
Icon
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute - All Job Offers
Job Link Share:
Copy Link Icon
Facebook Icon Twitter Icon LinkedIn Icon

Looking for more opportunities? Search for other job offers that match your skills and interests.

Briefcase Icon

Similar Jobs for Genetic Testing Coordinator

Supervisor, Genetic Testing Coordinator

The Supervisor of Genetic Testing Coordinators (GTC) is responsible for understa...
Location
Location
United States , Marshfield
Salary
Salary:
69000.00 - 122000.00 USD / Year
exactsciences.com Logo
Exact Sciences
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Doctoral degree in clinical laboratory science or chemical, physical or biological science with 1 year training and experience in high-complexity testing
  • OR Master's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical or biological science and 1 year training and experience in high-complexity testing
  • OR Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science, medical technology or chemical, physical or biological science and 1 year training and experience in high-complexity testing
  • OR Associate degree in medical laboratory technology and 2 years laboratory experience in high complexity testing
  • 1+ years of experience leading or directing people and/or project teams
  • Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Familiarity with regulatory bodies including ISO, OSHA, CAP, CLIA, and state regulatory bodies
  • Demonstrated ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Competent in Genetic Testing Coordinator Manager responsibilities
  • Ability to triage and solve problems in all areas of the department
  • Provide recommendations and lead implementation of changes regarding workflow and system process improvements
  • Work with the GTC group and other groups to implement and improve client messaging through client communication software
  • Attend manager level meetings within department and cross departments
  • Participate in company-sponsored management training
  • Responsible for ensuring the department is adequately staffed
  • Ability to write and execute SOPs
  • Ensure staff are adequately trained and provide retraining when necessary
  • Develop day to day schedules, assign personnel to complete schedule tasks and reprioritize due to changing business needs
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • Paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Wellness support
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Genetic Counselor

Provides genetic counseling as a practitioner as outlined in state licensure reg...
Location
Location
United States , Winston Salem
Salary
Salary:
38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour
advocatehealth.com Logo
Advocate Health Care
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Accredited program
  • Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification
  • Knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulation and standards that may impact the delivery of services for genetics
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing to patients including interpreting clinical/laboratory findings and conveying them to patients and providers
  • Researches information regarding a particular disorder and relays clinical/genetic information in a meaningful way
  • Assesses psychosocial situations and offers support
  • Educates patients regarding the risks and benefits of specific medical procedures so that they can provide informed consent
  • Refers families to other resources in the community, state or country when necessary and maintains client contact for follow up
  • Provides written documentation of genetic consult to patient and/or physician
  • Works directory with laboratory providers in ordering necessary genetic or related tests, and evaluates the test results once received
  • Coordinates with non-ACL labs to arrange for reference testing and other services not provided by ACL
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Genetic Counselor

Provides genetic counseling as a practitioner as outlined in state licensure reg...
Location
Location
United States , Winston Salem
Salary
Salary:
38.20 - 57.30 USD / Hour
advocatehealth.com Logo
Advocate Health Care
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master's Degree in Genetic Counseling from an Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling Accredited program
  • Active Candidate Status for ABGC board certification
  • Knowledge of federal, state and municipal laws, regulation and standards that may impact the delivery of services for genetics
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provides comprehensive genetic counseling and testing to patients including interpreting clinical/laboratory findings and conveying them to patients and providers
  • Researches information regarding a particular disorder and relays clinical/genetic information in a meaningful way
  • Assesses psychosocial situations and offers support
  • Educates patients regarding the risks and benefits of specific medical procedures so that they can provide informed consent
  • Refers families to other resources in the community, state or country when necessary and maintains client contact for follow up
  • Provides written documentation of genetic consult to patient and/or physician
  • Works directory with laboratory providers in ordering necessary genetic or related tests, and evaluates the test results once received
  • Coordinates with non-ACL labs to arrange for reference testing and other services not provided by ACL
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Genetic Counselor Assistant

The Genetic Counselor Assistant (GCA) works in direct partnership with the cance...
Location
Location
United States , Miami
Salary
Salary:
Not provided
baptisthealth.net Logo
Baptist Health
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • High School Diploma is required
  • Bachelor's Degree is preferred
  • 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
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • 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
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Clinical Research Coordinator II-OB/GYN

Under minimal supervision, coordinates the clinical assessments of the study sub...
Location
Location
United States , New York
Salary
Salary:
63653.84 - 85000.06 USD / Year
mountsinai.org Logo
Mount Sinai Health System
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelors degree in sciences or related field
  • 2 years of clinical research
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Analyzes moderately complex clinical research data
  • Assists in interpreting clinical research data
  • Coordinates the clinical assessments of the study subjects including but not limited to screening and evaluation of the study subjects
  • Prepares and ensures grant applications, IRB/GCO documents are submitted
  • Ensures accurate and complete compilation of subject data through chart reviews
  • Assists the Principal Investigator and regulatory staff in the preparation of new protocol submissions, protocol amendments, and renewals of ongoing clinical trials
  • Obtains informed consent under supervision of the Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Manager, or Senior Clinical Research Coordinator for studies enrolling vulnerable subjects, and for studies involving genetic tests
  • Independently obtains informed consent for other clinical studies
  • Mentors Clinical Research Coordinators in training
  • Performs other related duties
Read More
Arrow Right

Genetic Counselor I- Pulmonary

The Division of Pulmonary Medicine, in close collaboration with Brigham and Wome...
Location
Location
United States , Boston
Salary
Salary:
69888.00 - 111831.20 USD / Year
childrenshospital.org Logo
Boston Children's Hospital
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Master’s Degree in Genetic Counseling
  • MA Genetic Counselor License
  • Genetic Counselor certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling or from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Provides genetic counseling to individuals and families at risk for specific hereditary disorders
  • Interprets family history, clinical and genetic findings to predict risk to patient
  • Obtains and reviews medical, developmental, and family history information as part of diagnostic team
  • Ascertains needs and agendas of patients/ families
  • Preparation of patient and family letters and participation in multidisciplinary care discussions
  • Collaborate closely with pulmonologists, clinical and research teams across BCH and BWH in a highly integrated, multidisciplinary environment
  • Responds to inquiries related to diagnostic evaluations, hereditary risks, genetic testing, and pregnancy exposures
  • Participates in communication process and educating families
  • Provides documentation of evaluation for families, referring physicians, medical record
  • Oversees and coordinates daily operations of assigned research study(s)
What we offer
What we offer
  • Flexible schedules
  • Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
  • Child care and student loan subsidies
  • Generous levels of time off
  • 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
  • Pension
  • Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
  • Cell phone plan discounts
  • Discounted rates on T-passes
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Senior Bioinformatician - Genetics

The Sr. Bioinformatician plays a critical role in supporting clinical and resear...
Location
Location
United States , San Diego
Salary
Salary:
119000.00 - 178000.00 USD / Year
exactsciences.com Logo
Exact Sciences
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • PhD in bioinformatics, computational biology, computer science, or field as outlined in the essential duties
  • or Master’s degree plus 4 years of experience in lieu of a PhD
  • or Bachelor’s degree plus 6 years of experience in lieu of a PhD
  • 5+ years of experience in bioinformatics and/or bioinformatics operations in industry or academia
  • 3+ years in a regulated environment (e.g., medical device, IVD, biotech, or pharma)
  • Proficiency in Linux-based HPC or cloud computing environments
  • Proficiency writing custom code with the ability to adapt to commonly used languages
  • Expertise in NGS and genomics
  • Experience with statistical software (e.g., R, JMP)
  • Strong documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Lead and execute complex bioinformatics analyses across multiple platforms and studies
  • Diagnose and resolve pipeline errors
  • troubleshoot QC issues and sequencing anomalies
  • Develop and maintain tools for variant calling, annotation, and artifact detection, incorporating new approaches and technologies
  • Review and interpret intermediate and final test results, ensuring analytic performance meets regulatory standards
  • Perform advanced case investigations for discordant results, contamination, and false positives
  • Coordinate data delivery for clinical studies and clinical reporting
  • Stay current with industry advancements, tools, and techniques
  • apply innovative solutions to bioinformatics challenges
  • Serve as Testing Personnel under CLIA and NYS regulations
What we offer
What we offer
  • Paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • Paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • A retirement savings plan
  • Wellness support
  • Health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • Bonus eligibility
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right

Lead Business Development Consultant

The Lead Business Development Consultant takes a lead role in the identification...
Location
Location
United States , San Diego; Redwood City; Madison
Salary
Salary:
156000.00 - 234000.00 USD / Year
exactsciences.com Logo
Exact Sciences
Expiration Date
Until further notice
Flip Icon
Requirements
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Biology, Genetics, Business Development, Product Management, Business Administration, Management, Marketing, or field as outlined in the essential duties
  • Significant experience in corporate or business development, strategy, alliance management, or product management experience in the diagnostic, laboratory testing service, or life science industries
  • Demonstrated ability to evaluate and solve complex business challenges through structured analysis and understand strategic implications of different approaches
  • Demonstrated success with oral and written communications/presentations, influence and persuasion, and facilitation of cross-functional teams at all levels of the organization
  • Exceptional interpersonal, teamwork, and verbal and written communication skills
  • ability to convey important messages and drive focus through variety of communication methods
  • Ability to identify clear next steps and drive progress in the face of ambiguity and unclear ownership
  • Ability to influence cross-functional partners at all levels of the organization
  • Ability to balance cost, quality, and schedule constraints while escalating issues as needed
  • Ability to prioritize and balance multiple competing priorities within and across multiple initiatives at the same time
Job Responsibility
Job Responsibility
  • Identify potential business deals by monitoring publications, announcements, and market trends, attending events, and through contact with potential partners
  • respond to inquiries and explore opportunities
  • Screen potential business deals through analysis of internal priorities, corporate strategy, market dynamics, deal requirements, and financials
  • Communicate frequently and effectively with all levels of the organization
  • including corporate strategy team members, project team members (core and extended), functional managers, commercial organization, key opinion leaders, stakeholders, and partners
  • Deliver effective presentations of analyses, findings, and recommendations to senior management, the Exact Sciences leadership team, and the project teams, creating visual displays of quantitative information
  • Support development of negotiating strategies and positions
  • propose development of early integration plans for new venture in keeping with deal theses
  • examine risks and potentials
  • estimate partners' needs and goals
What we offer
What we offer
  • paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time)
  • paid leave for parents and caregivers
  • a retirement savings plan
  • wellness support
  • health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
  • bonus eligible
  • relocation assistance is available
  • Fulltime
Read More
Arrow Right