Lactation Consultant jobs in Portland, OR

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The Lactation Consultant provides assessment, assistance, and support of infant nutrition, particularly breastfeeding, to infants, adult and adolescent mothers, and families. The Specialist provides education to staff and providers, as well as to the community. The Specialist collaborates closely with providers and staff promoting collaboration and communication.

Essential Functions

• Provides consultations to mothers and neonates as directed by provider referral or self-referral. Consultations may include but are not limited to:
  • Breastfeeding guidance and support.
  • Breast pump usage and maintenance, education, and guidance as appropriate.
  • Supplementation education and guidance as appropriate.
• Provides counseling for maternal issues related to breasts and nipples as needed.
• Develops a comprehensive feeding plan consistent with current evidence-based practice as appropriate.
• Facilitates formal and informal learning for patient/families, nursing, other members of the healthcare team, and community.
• Practices within the scope of the International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) guidelines
• Engages in ongoing professional development and maintains their IBCLC certification.
• Builds rapport with patients and provides reassurance.
• Successfully works in a fast-paced, changing environment with effective time management, ability to multitask and prioritize workload to see an appropriate number of referred patients per day.
• Participates in site-specific and clinic-wide initiatives on an ongoing basis.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related goals and results as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in huddles and team meetings, remote or in clinic as needed.
• Displays high standards of office conduct.
• Punctual, regular, timely, and dependable attendance.

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Education/ Experience

• Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) required.
• 3 years’ experience providing lactation care preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Understanding of clinic workflow required.
• Experience with Electronic Medical Records.