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Maine Medical Center Professional - Clinical Req #: 97078
The Lactation Consultant role at Maine Medical Center Portland provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center.
Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)
Bachelor’s Degree License/Certifications: Certification as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice required. Certification by the IBCLC is required within one year of start date. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred. Additional Information MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.
We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.
The pay range for this position is $40.06 to $54.20 per hour. Compensation for part-time positions is determined on a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE). In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives.
If you have questions about this role, please contact michelle.lefebvre@mainehealth.org Hiring Scam Alert MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre-hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to mhcareers@mainehealth.org.
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About the role
The Lactation Consultant role at Maine Medical Center Portland provides breastfeeding support and education for patients, and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center.