Genetics Counselor (Lake Nona Boulevard)

Nemours Children's Health • Orlando, FL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Nemours is seeking a Genetics Counselor to join their team in Orlando, Florida. Located in Orlando, Fla., Nemours Children’s Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. This 100-bed pediatric hospital features the area’s only 24-hour Emergency Department designed specifically for children, as well as outpatient pediatric clinics offering several specialties previously unavailable in the region. Nemours Children’s Hospital is designed by families for families, blending the healing power of nature with the latest healthcare innovations to provide world-class care to children in Central Florida and beyond. In line with their goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities they serve, they also offer specialty outpatient care in various clinics throughout the region. The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling under the direction of the respective physician.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an American Board of Genetic Counseling accredited program required (students graduating this spring are eligible to apply).
• National Board Certification from the American Board of Genetic Counseling required (or Board Eligible status for new graduates).
• Current American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Genetic Counselor for the Division of Genetics at NCH Orlando.
• Reviews medical records and triages new patient referrals.
• Obtains medical histories.
• Obtains family histories.
• Coordinates special studies.
• Assures test results are available prior to appointments.
• Provides genetic counseling.
• Maintains comprehensive and accurate medical records.
• Assists communication with referring physicians.
• Assists with inpatient consultations including telemedicine consultations between the medical geneticist and NCH intensive care units.
• Assists with literature reviews and provides patient support materials.
• Participates in the development of programs to provide genetic support for other subspecialty clinics.
• Participates in educational activities directed toward patients, health professionals, and the public.
• Provides genetic services as contracted by Nemours children’s Clinic.
• Participates in administrative and committee duties as assigned.
• Perform other duties as required to accomplish the patient care, education, and research missions of the Nemours Children’s Clinic.
• Assists in obtaining insurance authorization for special genetic tests.
• Supervises genetic counselor assistant(s).
• Participate in periodic meetings with the Nemours Delaware team and acts as liaison/ facilitates communication between Delaware and Orlando genetics divisions.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity, academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• health
• life
• dental
• vision
• 403B with employer match
• Licensure, CME and dues allowance
• Not-for-profit status; eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• For those living and working in Florida, enjoy the benefit of no state income tax. Those based in Delaware benefit from the state's moderate tax structure.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level