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The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County is always on the search for part-time Lactation Consultants to serve families in our Laguna Hills office and in clients homes throughout Orange County.
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March 2025 - updated
Title: Part-Time Lactation Consultant
Location: Laguna Hills,CA
Status: Part-Time (approximately 2-4 days per week; 10-25 hours per week). Some weekend availability is a bonus.
Salary: Hourly ($30-$40 starting pay, based on experience)
Requirements: IBCLC certified
Bachelor's Degree, preferred
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong computer skills (email, electronic charting, ect).
Confident in ability to provide a high quality lactation consultation including breastfeeding assessment, pumping assessment, and bottle feeding assessment.
MUST HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
1+ years experience with HANDS ON Lactation Consulting (preferably as an IBCLC and preferably in an outpatient setting)
Experience and Confidence assessing infant oral motor function and tongue ties
Experience and Confidence with flange fittings
Knowledge about a variety of commonly used breast pumps (Spectra S1 and S2, Medela Pump in Style, Hands Free Pumps, ect)
Experience and Confidence managing low milk supply and supplementation needs
Experience and Confidence guiding families through supplementation options (breastmilk and/or formula) and methods (bottle, SNS, ect).
Experience collaborating with other healthcare providers
Location:
Primary work location will be in our Laguna Hills office, with occasional travel to Orange County homes. Consultations via telehealth through our HIPAA secure platform will also be required on occasion.
About Us:
The Breastfeeding Center of Orange County offers a full range of lactation support to the families they serve. Services include Private Lactation Consultations, Prenatal Breastfeeding Education (private and group classes), and a weekly Breastfeeding Support Group. Consultations are offered in our Laguna Hills office and throughout Orange County via Home Visits. Telehealth lactation consultations are also offered.
Job Responsibilities:
Complete thorough Lactation Consultations from start to finish, including but not limited to:
-Review of relevant medical history for parent and baby
-Review of intake form with parent
-Assessment of baby including Oral Exam
-Assessment of parent including breast/chest exam
-Assessment of Breastfeeding including various positions, latching, and milk transfer
-Assessment of Pump and Flange Fit
-Chart visit appropriately using IntakeQ
-Create a personalized care plan for the dyad using IntakeQ
-Create a pediatrician report with findings from the visit using IntakeQ
-Responsible for client communication following consults (i.e. responding to client emails with 24 hours)
Additional Requirements:
-Training is required. Training will consist of a minimum of 3 work days, which must be completed within the same week. Training may be extended into a second week if necessary.
-Strong computer proficiency
-Ability to work independently and efficiently
-Enjoys working in a collaborative, team environment and independently
-Must carry and provide your own malpractice insurance
Ideal candidate would be someone who considers themselves confident in working with lactating families, has a kind and compassionate heart, enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
Ideal candidate would be open to some weekend availability.
Ideal candidate would be open to occasionally teaching our Breastfeeding 101 Prenatal Classes and leading our Mama’s Milk Club Breastfeeding Support groups as needed.