Genetics Counselor (Lake Nona Boulevard)

Nemours is seeking a Genetics Counselorto join our team in Orlando Florida.

Located in Orlando Fla. Nemours Childrens Hospital is the newest addition to the Nemours integrated healthcare system. Our 100-bed pediatric hospital also features the areas only 24-hour Emergency Department designed just for kids as well as outpatient pediatric clinics including several specialties previously unavailable in the region. A hospital designed by families for families Nemours Childrens Hospital blends the healing power of nature with the latest in healthcare innovation to deliver world-class care to the children of Central Florida and keeping with our goal of bringing Nemours care into the communities we serve; we also provide specialty outpatient care in several clinics located throughout the region.

The Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling under the direction of respective physician.

This position is responsible for the following:

• 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 childrens 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 Childrens 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.

Job Requirements

• Masters 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).
• Experience preferred.
• Current American Heart Association BLS required upon hire.

What We Offer

• Competitive base compensation in the top quartile of the market
• Annual incentive compensation that values clinical activity academic accomplishments and quality improvement
• Comprehensive benefits: 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 states moderate tax structure.

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