Lactation Consultant

Summary

Join Pomelo Care, a multidisciplinary team passionate about improving maternal and infant care, as a skilled lactation provider. This remote role focuses on providing compassionate, evidence-based lactation care virtually via text, phone, or video calls. You will collaborate with a clinical team, develop patient-facing content, and contribute to improving care workflows and protocols. The position requires IBCLC certification, relevant licensure (RN, RD, OT, or SLP), and 3+ years of experience. Pomelo offers a competitive salary, equity, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, seeking candidates from various backgrounds.

Requirements

• IBCLC certification through the International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners
• Licensed as an RN, RD, OT or SLP
• If a registered nurse, residence in a compact nursing license state
• Have 3+ years in a hospital and/or healthcare practice
• Experience working with clients eligible for Medicaid and/or those accessing SNAP or WIC programs
• Expertise in care of dyad with complex breastfeeding problems
• Enthusiasm for promotion of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of Pomelo’s internal and external programs
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and follow through on multiple projects in a timely manner
• Facile with email, spreadsheets, EHRs, and other commonly used software, and willingness to work with new software
• A growth mindset with the ability to think critically and work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to travel occasionally and take flexible weekend/holiday call hours

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one virtual lactation care via text, app messaging, phone and video calls
• Facilitate lactation education and support groups
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to build Pomelo with members of the clinical team as well as those on the Pomelo Care clinical operations, product, tech, and business teams
• Assist with the development and testing of patient engagement strategies
• Develop creative patient-facing content, guideline-based clinical protocols and efficient workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Outpatient experience
• Fluent in English and Spanish

Benefits

• Equity
• Benefits
• Other opportunities at Pomelo Care
• Remote work