Lactation Consultant
About The Position
Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for providing lactation consultation and education services. Provides breastfeeding assistance, support and education to patients. Performs hands on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated. Responsible for maintaining a pump rental station, supplies and equipment related to the service.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant (certification may be required by entity and time to acquire dependent on qualifications for exam)
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Maternal-infant assessment skills.
- Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks.
- Written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
Responsibilities
- Coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding.
- Providing lactation consultation and education services.
- Providing breastfeeding assistance, support and education to patients.
- Performing hands-on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
- Evaluating specific lactation problems by telephone and developing a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.
- Maintaining a pump rental station, supplies and equipment related to the service.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
