Genetic Counselor AHMG Genomics and Personalized Health at Orlando

AdventHealth•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Genetic Counselor will work with AHMG Genomics and Personalized Health at Orlando, located at 401 N. Mills Ave., Suite C, Orlando, Florida. The role promotes, advocates for, and collaborates to protect each patient’s health, safety, and rights. It supports patients and families in understanding the impact of genetic diagnoses by identifying resources, providing information, communicating patient information to medical providers, and obtaining informed consent for genetic testing. The Genetic Counselor provides counseling in person, by telephone, and/or through telehealth according to patient and facility needs. The role includes counseling patients about risks, the need for genetic testing, and treatment options, as well as conducting accurate, compassionate, and informative patient risk assessments. The counselor documents care and maintains patient records and statistics in accordance with professional standards, regulatory requirements, and third-party payer requirements. The position also supports compliance with applicable laws, regulations, organizational policies, and standards of care; participates in process and quality improvement projects; and develops and conducts educational sessions and in-services for professional staff, physicians, and the general public. Other duties may be assigned. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the day shift.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program.
Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively and supportively with patients, families, staff, and physicians in a timely manner.
Ability to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities, and carry out established plans.
Flexibility in prioritization and critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work independently and in a group setting.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, and Outlook.
Knowledge of genetic counseling information and how to assess the need to provide education.
Knowledge of federal, state, and municipal laws, regulations, and standards that may affect service delivery.
Leadership and facilitation skills, including the ability to interact appropriately with managers and departments to facilitate process development and quality improvement.
Strong organizational, communication, and customer-relations skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
Skill in providing age-appropriate cancer genetic counseling and education.
Comfort and skill in discussing genetic testing outcomes.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of prior experience as a genetic counselor.
Knowledge of navigating an electronic medical record, such as Athena, Cerner, or Epic.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Program development skills.

Responsibilities

Promote, advocate for, and collaborate to protect the health, safety, and rights of each patient.
Identify resources, provide information, and support patients and families regarding the impact of genetic diagnoses.
Communicate patient information to medical providers.
Obtain appropriate informed consent for genetic testing.
Provide counseling in person, by telephone, and/or through telehealth based on patient and facility needs.
Counsel patients regarding risks, the need for genetic testing, and treatment options.
Perform patient risk assessments accurately, compassionately, and informatively.
Comply with applicable federal and state laws, TJC and CMS requirements, and organizational policies and standards of care.
Participate in process and quality improvement projects to enhance patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Develop and conduct educational sessions and in-services for professional staff, physicians, and the general public.
Document patient care activities, including assessments, evaluations, recommendations, and patient responses, according to standards of practice and regulatory and third-party payer requirements.
Maintain accurate patient records and statistics as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.