Lactation Consultant - Remote

Overview

Pomelo Care is a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians, engineers and problem solvers who are passionate about improving care for moms and babies. We are transforming outcomes for pregnant people and babies with evidence-based pregnancy and newborn care at scale. Our technology-driven care platform enables us to engage patients early, conduct individualized risk assessments for poor pregnancy outcomes, and deliver coordinated, personalized virtual care throughout pregnancy, NICU stays, and the first postpartum year. We measure ourselves by reductions in preterm births, NICU admissions, c-sections and maternal mortality; we improve outcomes and reduce healthcare spend.

In Short

• 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.

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. Outpatient experience preferred.
• 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.
• Bonus: Fluent in English and Spanish.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $65,000-$75,000.
• Equity options.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Flexible work environment.