Job Description

General Information

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Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Onsite or Remote
Fully On-Site
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm, hours may vary
Posted Date
04/29/2026
Salary Range $30.36 - 43.49 Hourly
Employment Type
2 - Staff: Career
Duration
Indefinite
Job #
30258

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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Under the supervision of the Senior Genetic Counselor, the Genetic Counseling Assistant is responsible for facilitating the care of genetics patients seen in various Clinics at UCLA Health including ATLAS Clinic. They are an integral part of the Genetics team and contribute 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.

Hourly Salary Range: $30.36 - $43.49

Job Qualifications

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Required:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication (both verbal and written) skills
• Ability to analyze information and situations, prioritize tasks, develop solutions and make recommendations
• Ability to use good judgment and work independently, with little supervision, and in a team setting
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships across the healthcare 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
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and demeanor in interactions with patients, UCLA Health faculty and employees, and outside laboratories/healthcare teams
• Required to comply with UCLA Health Standards and is sensitive to the needs of patients, staff, and providers at all times.
• Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office software, including: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological/health sciences
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical record application, File Maker Pro
• Leadership/management experience
• Ability to speak Spanish

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.