How to hire a coordinator of genetic services

How to hire a coordinator of genetic services, step by step

Here's a step-by-step coordinator of genetic services hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a coordinator of genetic services job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new coordinator of genetic services
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your coordinator of genetic services job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a coordinator of genetic services for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   A coordinator of genetic services's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, coordinators of genetic services from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents coordinator of genetic services salaries for various positions.

   Type of Coordinator Of Genetic Services	Description	Hourly rate
   Coordinator Of Genetic Services	Genetic counselors assess individual or family risk for a variety of inherited conditions, such as genetic disorders and birth defects. They provide information and support to other healthcare providers, or to individuals and families concerned with the risk of inherited conditions.	$20-55
   Support Services Coordinator	Support Services Coordinators are responsible for leading the administrative and deployment of a staff team. Their duties include preparing presentation documents, preparing and processing expense and budget reports, answering phone and emails, and arranging meetings... Show more	$12-26
   Genetic Counselor	A genetic counselor is a healthcare professional who is responsible for providing risk assessment, education, and support to individuals and families who are at risk for a variety of inherited conditions. Using their specialization in medical genetics and counseling, genetic counselors empower their patients by helping them understand the ways genetics can affect life... Show more	$18-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Data Entry
   • Email Inquiries

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage work flow to ensure all payroll transactions are process accurately/timely.
   • Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.
   • Send results letters for BRCA 1 and BRCA 2 testing.
   • Participate in interdisciplinary rehabilitation team.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your coordinator of genetic services job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A coordinator of genetic services salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, coordinators of genetic services' average salary in hawaii is 52% less than in california.
   • Seniority. Entry-level coordinators of genetic services earn 63% less than senior-level coordinators of genetic services.
   • Certifications. A coordinator of genetic services with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a coordinator of genetic services's salary.

   Average coordinator of genetic services salary

   $70,014yearly

   $33.66 hourly rate

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   Entry-level coordinator of genetic services salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 29, 2026

4. Writing a coordinator of genetic services job description

   A job description for a coordinator of genetic services role includes a summary of the job's main responsibilities, required skills, and preferred background experience. Including a salary range can also go a long way in attracting more candidates to apply, and showing the first name of the hiring manager can also make applicants more comfortable. As an example, here's a coordinator of genetic services job description:

   Coordinator of genetic services job description example

   Are you passionate about delivering superior, patient-centered care? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as an Outpatient Genertic Coordinator today with Memorial Health University Medical Center.
   
   We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Memorial Health University Medical Center, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:
   * Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
   * Student Loan Repayment
   * Paid Personal Leave
   * 401k (100% annual match - 3%-9% of pay based on years of service
   * Identity Theft Protection discounts
   * Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
   Would you like to unlock your potential with a leading healthcare provider dedicated to the growth and development of our colleagues? Join the Memorial Health University Medical Center family! We will provide you the tools and resources you need to succeed in our organization. We are currently looking for an ambitious Genetic Coordinator to help us reach our goals. Unlock your potential here!
   
   We are looking for an outpatient Genetic Coordinator to support the staff and the department in general.
   
   What you will do in this role:
   
   * You will perform direct patient care, coordinate and implement care in the outpatient setting for the oncology/non-oncology patient as directed by program coordination requirements.
   
   * You will serve as an integral member of the Comprehensive team.
   
   * You will act as a liaison with physicians, patients/families and ancillary departments.
   
   * You will assist the Program Team in the coordination of patient charts, diagnostic studies and other applicable information.
   
   * 1 year of experience required, 3-5 years preferred.
   * Associates degree or equivalent work experience required.
   * BCLS required.
   * RMA,CMA or LPN certificate preferred.
   
   *Memorial Health University Medical Center (MHUMC)* is a 612-bed hospital in Savannah, Georgia. We opened our doors in 1955 and have evolved into the most advanced healthcare provider in the region. We are a regional referral center for heart care, cancer care, trauma care, children's care, high-risk pregnancies and high-risk newborn care. Our hospital includes the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center, the region's only Children's Hospital and the Savannah campus of Mercer University School of Medicine. Memorial Health proudly serves 35 counties across southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina.
   
   Memorial Health University Medical Center has earned local, regional and national honors. At MHUMC, we are not content with business as usual. Our goal is to create a new stand for excellence that will not only serve our current patients but also change the future of medicine. HCA Healthcare has been continually named a /World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere/ since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
   
   If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
   
   We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
   
   **Job:** **Admitting Registration Clerical & Scheduling*
   
   **Title:** *Outpatient Genetic Coordinator *
   
   **Location:** *Georgia-Savannah-Memorial Health UMC Savannah*
   

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right coordinator of genetic services for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your coordinator of genetic services job on Zippia to find and recruit coordinator of genetic services candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit coordinators of genetic services, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new coordinator of genetic services

   Once you've decided on a perfect coordinator of genetic services candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new coordinator of genetic services. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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