Pays $25.12-$27.73/hr — $13k below the Counselor market median of ~$71k (38 jobs)
About the Role
Genetics Counseling Assistant supporting geneticists and genetic counselors. Case prep, testing coordination, transcription. $52K-$57K. Loma Linda, CA.
Join Loma Linda University Health as a Genetics Counselor Assistant – $52K-$57K in Loma Linda, California, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $28/hour.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Loma Linda University Health as a Genetics Counselor Assistant – $52K-$57K.
Key Responsibilities
The Genetics Counseling Assistant supports physician geneticists and counselors by preparing cases, facilitating genetic testing, and managing patient documentation. They also perform transcription duties by shadowing providers and accurately recording medical history and encounter details in the electronic medical record.
Requirements
Candidates must possess at least an Associate degree, with a Bachelor's degree preferred. Proficiency in medical terminology and prior transcription experience are highly desired, along with the ability to operate standard office software and equipment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Bachelor degree
Key Skills
Genetics — Counselor Career Context
Of the 50 active Genetics listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 14% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$55k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $50k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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