Genetics Counselor Assistant (Lake Nona Boulevard)

This Genetics position at Nemours Children's Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in Orlando, Florida.

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. For a physician earning $300k, the absence of state income tax can represent $15k–$30k or more in annual savings.

Key skills and qualifications: Patient Coordination, Insurance Verification, Medical Record Review, Genetic Testing Coordination, Customer Service, Chart Review, Data Collection, Medical Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Genetics role.

Core responsibilities: The Genetic Counseling Assistant supports the Medical Genetics team by managing patient appointments, coordinating genetic testing, and handling insurance authorizations. They act as a liaison between providers, laboratories, and families to facilitate daily clinical operations.

Benefits package: Competitive base compensation, Annual incentive compensation, Health, life, dental, vision insurance, 403B with employer match, Licensure, CME and dues allowance, PSLF eligible. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.