Position Summary

As a top cancer care provider in Florida, Orlando Health Cancer Institute is a comprehensive, multidisciplinary

cancer program consisting of six treatment sites and more than 10 practice locations that serve the region’s adult oncology needs. Specializing in more than 200 types of cancer, an expert team of medical professionals provides personalized care with the most state-of-the-art technologies, such as advanced radiation and proton therapies, and bone marrow transplant and cellular therapy. Through a robust research program, the institute also supports physician involvement in numerous research studies and clinical trials that give patients access to innovative diagnosis, treatment and symptom management options. In addition to being accredited by the Commission on Cancer, a program of the American College of Surgeons, Orlando Health Cancer Institute has earned accreditations and certifications in several areas — including medical oncology and hematology/oncology, radiation oncology, cellular therapy, rectal cancer, and breast care — from the respective accrediting organizations, and recently was named in the 2023 Becker's Hospital Review “60 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Oncology Programs” list.

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is part of the Orlando Health system of care, which includes 24 award-winninghospitals and ERs, 9 specialty institutes, 14 urgent care centers, 100+ primary care practices and more than 60 outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts and beyond. Collectively, we honor our 100-year legacy by providing care for more than 142,000 inpatient and 3.9 million outpatient visits each year.

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise.

Position Summary

Orlando Health Cancer Institute is seeking a full time, board certified or board eligible genetic counselor to join four cancer genetic counselors, two nurse practitioners and one medical oncologist in the Cancer Genetics and High-Risk Center. The position involves providing genetic counseling to patients of all ages with a personal or family history of various cancers, including both common and rare tumor types. We also collaborate with providers in our High-Risk clinic who manage patients at elevated risk of cancer with coordination of recommended screenings or discussion of risk reducing strategies.

Orlando Health offers competitive salaries and full benefits packages. Benefits for genetic counselors also include funding for certification/continuing education, four-day work weeks and the possibility of working remotely one day a week. New graduates and current 2nd-year students are welcome to apply.

For more information, please contact Ryan Bisson, MS, LCGC, at 321-841-7299 or Ryan.Bisson@orlandohealth.com

Responsibilities

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.
  
  

Other Related Functions

• 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
  
  

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Masters in Genetic Counseling required.
  
  

Licensure/Certification

• 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.