Genetics Counselor Assistant

4 days ago
United StatesFull TimeGeneral Medicine
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Erlanger Health System as a Genetics Counselor Assistant in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • The GCA will assist with documentation in the electronic health record, coordinating follow up, answering phone calls, and maintaining the genetics database.
  • Education: Required: At least 2 years of college coursework in biology /health science.

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Erlanger Health System as a Genetics Counselor Assistant.

Key Skills

Genetic evaluationPatient intakeMedical records managementGenetic testing coordinationElectronic health record documentationOrganizational skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsTime managementAnalytical skillsDetail orientedCustomer serviceProcess improvementDatabase maintenanceConfidentiality

Requirements

The position requires at least two years of college coursework in biology or health science, with a bachelor's degree preferred. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to work effectively in a time-sensitive healthcare environment.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Genetics Counselor Assistant at Erlanger Health System a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all General Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

General Medicine — Physician Career Context

This General Medicine position at Erlanger Health System is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Genetic evaluation, Patient intake, Medical records management, Genetic testing coordination, Electronic health record documentation, Organizational skills, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this General Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The genetic counseling assistant facilitates genetic evaluations, testing, and care coordination under the supervision of genetic counselors and medical geneticists. Responsibilities include triaging referrals, performing patient intakes, managing medical records, and maintaining the genetics databa...

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About Erlanger Health System

Hospitals and Health Care
Chattanooga, TN
0-2
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

4d ago