Genetic Counseling Associate

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement:

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location
Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:
Staff_14656

Department
MMI Genetic Medicine 50000694

Business Unit
Munroe-Meyer Institute

Reg-Temp
Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM; Hours May Vary

Remote/Telecommuting
No remote/telecommuting opportunity

Position Summary

The genetic counseling assistant (GCA) will work closely with and under direct supervision of genetic counselors and medical geneticists who serve patients with and at risk for inherited medical conditions. This could include involvement with the Pediatric and Adult Genetics Clinics, hospital consults, and out-state genetics clinics. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: assisting in case preparation, coordinating follow-up with patients and lab personnel, contacting patients to document health and family history, completing documentation required for genetic testing and managing a list of pending genetic test results.

Position Details

Additional Information

Posting Category
Operations

Working Title
Genetic Counseling Associate

Job Title
Admin Bus Op Associate (Clk)

Salary Grade
AB13H

Appointment Type
C2 - REG OFF/SERV HRLY

Salary Range
$18.077 - $27.115/hourly

Job Requisition Begin Date
04/09/2026

Application Review Date
04/16/2026

Review Date Information:

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education:
Associate's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Healthcare, Science or Business related field

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required Experience
2 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Experience working with the public

(Will consider four years related education/experience)

Required License
No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications:
Microsoft Word

Required Other Computer Applications:

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1) The individual in this position also has contact with individuals and families who are in distress. It is important that this interaction be done in a confidential, sensitive and empathetic manner, since issues that are involved (e.g. death of an infant, birth of a baby with multiple malformations, recognition of a genetic disorder within a family etc.) are often emotion-laden and anxiety producing for the family.
2) This individual will need to be extremely organized and have the ability to clearly and effectively communicate with patients and members of the genetics division.

Preferred Education:
Bachelor's degree

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Science related field.

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with patients with disabilities and/or experience with genetics in laboratory setting.

Preferred License:
No

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

Preferred Computer Applications:

Preferred Other Computer Applications:
EPIC

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

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