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Substance Use Counselor

Washington, DC · On-site

$28.13 - $29.13/hr

Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and ... citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification ...

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Substance Use Counselor

Washington, DC · On-site

$28.13 - $29.13/hr

Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and ... citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification ...

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Substance Use Counselor

Washington, DC · On-site

$28.13 - $29.13/hr

Counselor conducts individual sessions and group sessions to assist with crisis management and ... citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification ...

Hunters Woods at Trails Edge

Sales Counselor

Reston, VA · On-site

$70K - $75K/yr

Conduct morning walk-throughs to ensure common areas are show-ready * Assist with staging and ... age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under ...

Solera Senior Living, LLC

Sales Counselor

Reston, VA · On-site

$75K/yr

Conduct morning walk-throughs to ensure common areas are show-ready * Assist with staging and ... age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under ...

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How much do genetic counselor assistant jobs pay per month?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average monthly pay for genetic counselor assistant in Reston, VA is $4,292.83, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $3,383.33 and $5,025.00 per month, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a genetic counselor assistant?

Genetic Counselor Assistants are professionals who support genetic counselors in their daily work. They help with tasks such as collecting patient information, managing paperwork, coordinating appointments, and preparing laboratory samples. Their role allows genetic counselors to focus more on direct patient care and complex case management. Genetic Counselor Assistants do not provide medical advice but play a key role in ensuring that the genetic counseling process runs smoothly and efficiently.

What does a genetic counselor assistant do?

As a genetic counselor assistant, your responsibilities are to provide support to a genetic counselor, perform numerous administrative and clerical duties, and interact with the counseling office’s patients and families to get a medical history and provide them with more information about the services and procedures at the clinic. Your clerical work includes organizing medical information and forms, filling out insurance billing paperwork, and scheduling patient appointments. You may also help genetic counselors to test new products or ensure that equipment and best practices are up to date.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a genetic counselor assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Genetic Counselor Assistant, you need a background in biology or related sciences, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills, often supported by a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Familiarity with genetic testing databases, EHR systems, and laboratory information management systems is typically required. Excellent communication, empathy, and teamwork abilities help you support patients and collaborate effectively with genetic counselors and healthcare teams. These skills are crucial for ensuring accurate information management, high-quality patient support, and efficient clinic operations.

What are some typical responsibilities of a genetic counselor assistant, and how do they support the genetic counseling team?

Genetic Counselor Assistants (GCAs) handle various administrative and preparatory tasks that support genetic counselors and streamline patient care. Typical responsibilities include managing patient intake forms, gathering family and medical histories, coordinating genetic testing logistics, and updating electronic health records. GCAs also assist with scheduling, handle correspondence with patients and laboratories, and may help prepare educational materials. By managing these critical support tasks, GCAs free up genetic counselors to focus on complex counseling sessions and interpretation of genetic results, making them integral members of the genetics team.
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Infographic showing various Genetic Counselor Assistant job openings in Reston, VA as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 74% Full Time, 21% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,514 per year, or $24.8 per hour.

Division Chief of Pediatric Medical Genetics (MD/DO)

Fairfax, VA • On-site

Inova
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$215K - $260K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

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Job description


Inova Children's is seeking a physician leader to serve as the Chief of the Division of Medical Genetics. The Chief of Medical Genetics will lead a multidisciplinary team that includes clinical geneticists, genetic counselors, and dedicated support staff. The division provides comprehensive genetic evaluation, diagnostic testing, and management for patients across the lifespan-from prenatal and pediatric to adult genetics. The role is sign-on bonus and relocation assistance eligible.
Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital is a 241-bed children's hospital at Inova Fairfax Hospital medical campus, located in Northern Virginia and is the only dedicated children's hospital in Northern Virginia. We provide care in a welcoming environment that offers the latest technical innovation in kid-friendly spaces. Other features of our hospital include:
  • 108-bed, level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
  • Pediatric Intensive Care Unit and Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
  • Inova Children's Heart Center
  • Inova Children's Cancer Center
  • Fetal Care Center
  • Level One Trauma Center
  • Complex pediatric care across a spectrum of specialties
  • Pediatric Emergency Department and network of pediatric emergency care seeing over 100,000 patients annually
  • Child Life Services dedicated in each inpatient space and outpatient procedural area
  • Specialized air and ground transport service
  • Ronald McDonald House

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.
Featured Benefits:
  • Physician Led Organization: Potential for Physician leadership opportunities
  • Committed to Team Member Health: Offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
  • Competitive Compensation Package: Includes a market-competitive base salary, comprehensive performance incentive plan. Additionally, opportunities for Sign-On, Retention, and Relocation bonuses
  • Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day. 457B retirement plan is also available for physicians in a 0.5 FTE and greater
  • CME Support: Up to $3,500 a year for CME support and up to 5 days of CME
  • Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
  • Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off and paid parental leave

Chief of Genetics Job Responsibilities:
  • Evaluation and diagnosis of children and adults with genetic, genomic and metabolic disorders in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Collaboration with specialists in neonatology, neurology, cardiology, oncology, developmental pediatrics and other pediatric specialties as needed.
  • Collaboration with adult specialists to support the complex genetic needs of adult populations within neuroscience, pulmonology, endocrinology, cardiology, prenatal and several other adult service lines.
  • Lead coordinated quality and practice improvement efforts to ensure best practices in clinical genetics, diagnostic interpretation, and genetic counseling.
  • Practice in collaboration with the Director of Genetic Counseling, leading a team of counselors and genetic counselor assistants.
  • Patients seen in Fairfax, Virginia (proximity to Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital/Inova Fairfax Hospital), and via telemedicine.
  • Support learners as part of Inova Fairfax Pediatric Residency Program.
  • Faculty appointment opportunity at University of Virginia Medical School Inova Campus.

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution. Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Medical Genetics
  • Experience: successful completion of pediatric residency program.
  • Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
  • Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
  • Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience leading a Pediatric Medical Genetics team

Responsibilities
Chief of Genetics Job Responsibilities:
  • Evaluation and diagnosis of children and adults with genetic, genomic and metabolic disorders in an outpatient and inpatient setting.
  • Collaboration with specialists in neonatology, neurology, cardiology, oncology, developmental pediatrics and other pediatric specialties as needed.
  • Collaboration with adult specialists to support the complex genetic needs of adult populations within neuroscience, pulmonology, endocrinology, cardiology, prenatal and several other adult service lines.
  • Lead coordinated quality and practice improvement efforts to ensure best practices in clinical genetics, diagnostic interpretation, and genetic counseling.
  • Practice in collaboration with the Director of Genetic Counseling, leading a team of counselors and genetic counselor assistants.
  • Patients seen in Fairfax, Virginia (proximity to Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital/Inova Fairfax Hospital), and via telemedicine.
  • Support learners as part of Inova Fairfax Pediatric Residency Program.
  • Faculty appointment opportunity at University of Virginia Medical School Inova Campus.

Qualifications
  • Education: Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy degree from an accredited institution. Board eligible or board certified in Pediatrics and Clinical Medical Genetics
  • Experience: successful completion of pediatric residency program.
  • Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Virginia.
  • Payer Credentialing: Ability to successfully complete the credentialing process by third-party payors and Ability to enrolled as a CMS Medicare/Medicaid payor
  • Medical Staff Credentialing: Successful completion of credentialing for Medical Staff membership and appropriate clinical privileges sufficient to perform all required services

About Us
We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.
Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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