Genetic Counselor I | Outpatient Maternal Fetal Medicine | Downtown ORL

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review patient’s medical and family histories.
• Help assess a patient’s history in order to determine if the family may benefit from genetic testing.
• Facilitate the process of genetic testing.
• Aid patients and their healthcare providers in interpreting genetic test results.
• Formulate a medical management plan based on the patient’s history, family history, and genetic test results.
• Maintain compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
• Support the missions of the service line/hospital/department and Orlando Health to provide high quality, patient-centered care.
• Maintain a proactive interaction with all OH team members and leaders.
• Successfully demonstrate entry level competencies: pedigree taking, dictation skills, computer literacy, etc.
• Chart preparation and medical records review.
• Document patient interactions through patient and physician summary letters.
• Stay abreast of the latest research relating to genetics and genetic testing options.
• Educate other healthcare providers and the general public about genetics.
• Maintain required records, reports and files.
• Attend at least 1 professional education meeting per year.
• Maintain appropriate annual mandatory education.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: Masters in Genetic Counseling required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Board-Certified or Board-Eligible (18 months to complete requirement) by American Board of Medical Genetics (ABMG) or American Board of Genetic Counselors.
• Experience: 0-3 years of work experience in clinical genetic counseling.