Temporary Lactation Consultant

Job description

Description Summary: The Temporary Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) serves as the Designated Breastfeeding Expert for Alliance Medical Center’s WIC Program. This position provides advanced lactation assessment, counseling, and care coordination for WIC participants; supports Breastfeeding Peer Counselors BFPC when needed; ensures compliance with WIC State and Federal breastfeeding policies; and promotes a breastfeeding-friendly culture within AMC and the community. This is a temporary position. Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Temporary Lactation Consultant will include: - Handles Breastfeeding Triage Forms, and determines course of action, including phone calls or scheduling to be seen, and any follow-up needed. - Provides comprehensive lactation assessments, counseling, and follow-up care plans for WIC participants experiencing complex breastfeeding concerns. - Provides lactation consultation via in-clinic visits, telehealth, phone, hospital coordination, and home visits (as appropriate). - Handles faxed hospital referral forms for pump exchange and appropriate follow-up for non BFPC participants. - Communicates and collaborates with AMC medical providers, CPSP provi...