Lactation Consultant-CLC

UMC Health System

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) is responsible for providing safe, family-centered patient care by demonstrating specialized knowledge and clinical expertise in breastfeeding and human lactation. This role supports expectant and postpartum families through education, assessment, and individualized care planning to promote successful breastfeeding outcomes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required
• Excellent customer service skills; Ability to communicate effectively in English (verbal and written).
• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to electronic health record systems for medical documentation.
• Knowledge of basic medical terminology and abbreviations.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, family-centered care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized lactation care plans for breastfeeding and pumping patients.
• Provide out-patient lactation consultations in person or by telephone, including follow-up support and referrals to appropriate programs and community resources.
• Educate patients and families on breastfeeding techniques, and pumping techniques including but not limited to proper use, cleaning, and maintenance of breast pumps and breastfeeding related supplies.
• Serves as breastfeeding advocate, supporting evidence-based practices and informed decision-making.
• Collaborate with patients, families, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members to provide comprehensive lactation support during prenatal and postpartum periods.
• Deliver direct patient care services, including assessment, planning, intervention, education, and evaluation of outcomes related to lactation.
• Participate in collaboration with the healthcare team providing discharge education on topics such as breast pumps, donor milk, and any evidence-based lactation practices or resources.
• Support and promote the Texas Ten Step initiative and evidence-based practices for successful breastfeeding.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.
• All other assigned duties as requested.

Benefits

• Resilience program
• Emotional Physical Spiritual Financial Career Community
• On-Site Professional Counselors (EAP)
• Discounted Pharmacy Cost
• Cash Retention Bonus (only one in our region)
• Retirement Benefits w/Employer Match
• PTO & Extended Illness
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED