Lactation Consultant

MEP Health; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

MEP Health in Fort Smith, AR is seeking a dedicated lactation consultant to support new and expectant parents through education, counseling, and care. You will assess feeding, tailor plans, and guide families toward optimal infant nutrition.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, document assessments and progress, and help families troubleshoot latch issues and milk transfer. Strong communication and empathy are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of lactation and infant feeding.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-centered counseling skills.
• Ability to evaluate feeding effectiveness and implement interventions.
• Experience collaborating in healthcare settings and documenting care.

Responsibilities

• Assess breastfeeding latch and milk transfer and provide hands-on guidance to improve feeding outcomes.
• Develop individualized lactation care plans based on assessed needs.
• Educate parents on breastfeeding techniques, troubleshooting, and infant feeding best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal infant feeding.
• Document assessments, care plans, and progress in accordance with clinical standards.

Skills

Lactation care

Communication skills

Patient-centered counseling

Clinical documentation

Job description

to support new and expectant parents through expert breastfeeding education, counseling, and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess breastfeeding latch and milk transfer and provide hands-on guidance to improve feeding outcomes.
• Develop individualized lactation care plans based on assessed needs.
• Educate parents on breastfeeding techniques, troubleshooting, and infant feeding best practices.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support optimal infant feeding.
• Document assessments, care plans, and progress in accordance with clinical standards.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of lactation and infant feeding.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and patient-centered counseling skills.
• Ability to evaluate feeding effectiveness and implement appropriate interventions.
• Experience working collaboratively in healthcare settings and maintaining accurate clinical documentation.