Florida Licensed Genetic Counselor

Job Summary

To support patient care in a fully remote setting, the full-time Florida Licensed Genetic Counselor will provide genetic counseling, conduct risk assessments, and communicate vital information to medical providers while advocating for patient rights and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Promotes and advocates for the health, safety, and rights of patients while providing counseling on genetic diagnoses and treatment options
• Communicates patient information to medical providers and obtains informed consent for gene testing
• Participates in quality improvement projects and develops educational sessions for professional staff and the public

Required qualifications

• Master's degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC accredited program
• Certified Genetic Counselor (CGC) certification
• 1+ year of prior experience as a genetic counselor (preferred)
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations impacting service delivery
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical records systems (preferred)