Lactation Consultant-CLC

UMC Health System; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Resilience program

Discounted Pharmacy Cost

Retirement benefits

PTO & Extended Illness

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Job summary

UMC Health System in Texas seeks a Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) to provide safe, family-centered lactation care. You will educate, assess, and plan individualized care for breastfeeding and pumping patients, in outpatient and hospital settings.

Reporting to the Program Manager, Grand Beginnings, you will document in the electronic health record, collaborate with healthcare teams, promote Texas Ten Step, and connect families with community resources.

Qualifications

• CLC certification required.
• Excellent customer service and English communication skills.
• Ability to educate patients on breastfeeding techniques and pumps.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

EHR systems

Medical terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC)

Job description

Job Summary

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. Reports to Program Manager, Grand Beginnings.

Job Specific 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.

Education and Experience

High School Diploma or GED Required

Licensures/Certifications/Registrations

Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC) required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.

Interaction with Other Departments and Other Relationships

This role primarily interacts with expectant or post-partum mothers, nursing staff, medical providers, vendors for breastfeeding supplies, and community resources involved with patient care.

Physical Requirements

Occasionally exerts up to 20 lbs. exerts a small amount of force to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects. Frequently involves walking, standing and sitting throughout the shift.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Office hours are typically from 8am-12am, including weekdays, weekends, and some holidays. Participation in an 8-hour on-call phone rotation as required. Primarily an indoor hospital setting.

Direct Reports

None

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UMC Health System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Request for accommodations in the hire process should be directed to UMC Human Resources.

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 And more at: https://apps.umchealthsystem.com/documents/wellness.pdf

UMC Vision, Mission and Standards

Vision: To Serve Our Patients in the Best Teaching Hospital in the Country Mission Statement: Service is our passion. We serve by providing safe, high quality care to all, achieving excellent financial performance, and training tomorrow’s healthcare professionals. Standards of Excellence: Attitude, Communication, Responsiveness, Compassion, Teamwork, Ownership, Safety and Respect

About UMC

UMC Magnet Designated 501 licensed beds 62 Site locations Regions only Level I Trauma Center Regions only BICU DNV accredited Primary teaching hospital for the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (TTUHSC) Ranked as one of the Best Places to Work in Texas by Texas Monthly UMC Physicians Culture, Vision, Mission, and Standards: Culture: Service is Our Passion Vision: The best place to work and the best place to receive healthcare. Mission Statement: To improve the quality of life for our community by providing the best patient experience for every patient. Standards: Teamwork, Respect, Accountability, Compassion, Kindness About UMCP 35 Practice Locations – private practices and urgent care centers Over 125 physicians and advanced practice providers Ranked as “One of the Best Places to Work in Texas” by Texas Monthly Employee Engagement Score of 96% measured by Press Ganey Associates