Genetic Counselor I | Outpatient Maternal Fetal Medicine | Downtown ORL

The Orlando Health Women’s Instituteis a comprehensive healthcare provider focused on addressing the unique medical needs of women at every stage of life. Located within the Orlando Health system, the institute offers a full spectrum of services, including gynecology, obstetrics, reproductive endocrinology, and maternal-fetal medicine. It also specializes in complex areas like gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, breast health, and menopause management. The institute is dedicated to providing personalized, patient-centered care through advanced diagnostic tools, minimally invasive surgeries, and cutting-edge treatments. With a multidisciplinary team of experts, the Women’s Institute emphasizes wellness, preventative care, and the latest medical advancements to ensure the highest quality of care. Whether for routine health screenings or specialized treatment, the Orlando Health Women’s Institute is a trusted resource for women’s healthcare in Central Florida.

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Position Summary

Provide genetic counseling for patients in Orlando Health Service Line as assigned. This includes evaluation and explanation of a family's risk of an inherited medical condition.

Orlando Health offers a great benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vison

403(b) Retirment Savings Plan 

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (Up to 5 weeks to start)

Life Insurance 

Extended Leave Plan (ELP) 

Family Care (child care, elder care, pet care)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance 

Car Insurance 

100% PAID Tuition

as well as tuition reimbursment

&

monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start day one

Department: Maternal Fetal Medicine

Status: Full Time 

Shift: Days 

Hours: 7:45am-5:00pm, Monday-Thursday, Fridays- 7:30am-12:30pm

No Weekends, No Holidays

Education

• Masters in Genetic Counseling required

License & Certificiation

• 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

Essential Functions

• 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.
  Assist patients and their healthcare providers in the interpretation of genetic test results.
  Formulate a medical management plan based on the patient’s history, family history, and genetic test results.
  Maintains 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
  Successful demonstration of 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.
  Maintains required records, reports and files.
  Attends meetings as required and participates on committees as directed.
  Attend at least 1 professional education mtg per year.
  Maintain appropriate annual mandatory education.
  Performs other duties as assigned.