Genetic Counselor Assistant I, Accession Checking

At GeneDx (Nasdaq: WGS), we don’t just diagnose rare diseases — we redefine what’s possible in precision medicine. With one of the world’s largest rare disease datasets, we turn genomic data into answers that change lives and accelerate discovery. Patients and families around the world are counting on us to lead with bold ideas, relentless focus, and drive to end the diagnostic odyssey.

About the role

The Genetic Counseling Assistant I (GCAI) supports functions including the daily execution of genetic test order review, hold review and management, and provision of support to the patient counseling team. Responsibilities include evaluating test appropriateness, resolving order issues, facilitating test setup, and coordinating care for patients undergoing genetic counseling. The role contributes to efficient test utilization and supports genetic counseling services with a focus on operational accuracy, client communication, and system fluency. The GCAI collaborates closely with genetic counselors and supervisory staff to escalate complex cases and maintain procedural consistency.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of systems used for test ordering, setup, and appointment scheduling.
• Seek guidance when encountering novel scenarios and escalate complex or atypical cases to supervisors or genetic counselors as appropriate.
• Meet or exceed productivity standards as assigned by the team lead.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the team or department.
• Review genetic test orders to verify completeness, accuracy, and appropriateness to prevent redundant or unnecessary testing.
• Facilitate test setup by linking appropriate relative samples and positive controls and performing related configuration tasks.
• Accurately document order details and updates into internal systems to support downstream test processing.
• Identify issues and place tests on hold for downstream processing.
• Notify clients of issues, explain discrepant or missing information, and document resolution steps.
• Respond to patient and provider inquiries regarding holds via phone and email with professionalism and clarity.
• Resolve discrepancies or missing information in collaboration with clients to ensure compliance with clinical protocols and prevent delays in testing and reporting.
• Process incoming referrals and coordinate patient scheduling to ensure timely access to genetic counseling and a seamless patient experience.
• Support the Patient Counseling Team with follow-up tasks related to counseling workflows and address select test holds to prevent delays in testing and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; preferred disciplines include Biology, Medical Technology, Healthcare, or a related scientific field.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 applications.
• Professional-level proficiency in mathematical reasoning, computer literacy, and language-based communication.
• Foundational knowledge about Genetic Counseling Assistance is preferred but not required.

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods of sitting or working at a computer in a home office environment.
• Occasional need to lift or move materials or equipment weighing up to 20 pounds during travel or team visits.

Work Environment

• Frequent use of digital communication platforms (e.g., video conferencing, email, collaboration tools).
• Ability to focus and manage complex tasks in a remote setting with multiple concurrent priorities.
• May require occasional travel to laboratory sites, corporate offices, or conferences.

Schedule

Must be flexible to work either shift: Sun-Thurs 8am-4:30pm ET OR Mon-Fri 1:30p-10pm ET.

Pay

Budgeted Range: $22—$22 USD

Benefits

At GeneDx, we provide competitive compensation and benefits that reflect local market practices and legal requirements in each country where we operate, helping employees thrive both professionally and personally.

Culture

At GeneDx, we're driven by urgency and purpose: helping patients get diagnosed earlier. Our mission, to empower everyone to live their healthiest life through genomics, drives our team to make a tangible impact each day — and shapes our culture where high standards, strong teamwork, and meaningful ownership are the norm. We act with intention, support one another, and deliver work we're proud to put our names on. Here’s what you can expect day to day:

• Play like a champion: Step up, redefine what’s possible, own it. We bring energy, focus, and a bias for action. We step up, take initiative, and deliver on our commitments — with quality, speed, and care.
• Think bigger: Stretch beyond, courage not consensus. We push past the obvious. We challenge assumptions, raise the bar, and make thoughtful, decisive calls — choosing progress over perfection.
• Grow fast: Be curious, speak up, be agile. We stay curious, ask questions, and share direct feedback with respect. We adapt quickly and keep learning through collaboration and continuous improvement.

If you’re motivated by meaningful work, a fast-moving environment, and teammates who care deeply about outcomes, you’ll thrive at GeneDx.