Job Description

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• $0 Copay for Legacy Provider visits
• $0 Copay for prescriptions filled at Legacy Pharmacies
• Travel Insurance & Pet Insurance
• Subsidized Gym Membership
• And much more!

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Location: Legacy Pasadena Southmore - 1951 Southmore Ave. Pasadena, TX 77502

Lactation Consultant Bilingual - (Job Overview)

Schedule: Monday-Friday (8AM-4:30PM or 8:30AM-5PM) 

Are you ready to embark on an awesome adventure to empower and support breastfeeding moms at Legacy Community Health? We're on the lookout for a passionate Lactation Consultant (International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant - IBCLC) to join our vibrant team and make a real difference!

• Be a health hero by educating, supporting, and counseling fabulous moms on their breastfeeding journey in our buzzing clinics!
• Work hand-in-hand with an unbeatable healthcare team, while sharing the amazing benefits of breastfeeding with nursing staff and providers!
• Immerse yourself in a mission-driven role, impacting community healthcare in exciting ways!
• Enjoy growth opportunities that help you shine brighter, including loan repayment programs!
• Experience a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment that's all about team spirit!

Key Responsibilities

• Be the ultimate guide for potential and current breastfeeding moms, helping them initiate and maintain successful lactation!
• Share your wisdom by educating patients about breastfeeding techniques and benefits versus bottle feeding!
• Show off your skills by demonstrating breastfeeding techniques that rock!
• Support super moms by advising them on optimal breastfeeding and latching techniques, ensuring comfort and success!
• Help moms tackle sore breasts with clever solutions!
• Be a transitioning whiz, teaching moms to maintain milk supplies when returning to work!
• Be the guru on breast pumps and proper breast milk storage!
• Guide healthcare pros on resolving patients' lactation challenges!
• Lead rocking breastfeeding classes for expecting moms, sharing your expert tips!
• Educate nursing staff and providers in cutting-edge breastfeeding practices!
• Consult with staff to ensure they have all the best resources and equipment!
• Team up with healthcare pros to deliver top-notch care!
• Evaluate infant oral mechanics and milk transfer, recommending what works best!
• Keep detailed records in Electronic Medical Records like a pro!
• Be a connector, initiating referrals for support services as needed!
• Showcase your expertise at health fairs and conferences, if workload allows!
• Be a key player in Performance Improvement activities!
• Whip up reports as needed!
• Roll with any other tasks that come your way!

Minimum Qualifications

• You've conquered a Bachelor's degree from a four-year College or University, or boast one to two years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combo of education and experience!
• You're licensed in Texas as a Registered Nurse or Registered Dietitian—totally a bonus in our book!
• You rock as a certified International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)!
• You possess incredible teaching, verbal, and written communication skills that wow everyone you meet!
• You understand diverse cultural, physical, emotional, and psychological responses to birthing, lactation, and parenting!
• You're skilled in Microsoft programs, making you a computer wizard!
• Bilingual Spanish/English? That makes you extra-awesome in our eyes!

About Legacy Community Health

As the largest Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Southeast Texas, Legacy Community Health has been delivering comprehensive, high-quality, and affordable health care for nearly 40 years. With more than 50 clinics across the Greater Houston and Gulf Coast region, we continue to grow strategically and invest in our communities. By innovating how care is delivered, we've stayed at the forefront of connecting our communities to health—every day, in every way. At Legacy, we know our success is powered by our people. We're always looking for talented, passionate individuals who want more than a job—they want a meaningful career that makes a real impact. Explore our open positions and see if a career at Legacy is right for you.

At Legacy Community Health, our mission—Driving healthy change in our communities—guides everything we do. To fulfill this mission, every team member is expected to embody the following core attributes in their daily work, regardless of role or department:

Approachable & Collaborative

We bring our expertise without ego. In a collaborative healthcare environment, humility fosters trust and teamwork. Our employees value diverse perspectives, seek input from others, and are unafraid to acknowledge when they need help. We stay grounded in our purpose: to serve patients and communities with compassion and humility.

Driven & Committed

We are driven by a deep commitment to excellence in patient care and organizational improvement. Our employees take initiative, embrace challenges, and go the extra mile to support our mission. Whether improving patient outcomes, streamlining processes, or stepping up in times of need, we are always striving to drive healthy change—within ourselves, our teams, and the communities we serve.

Perceptive & Thoughtful Communicators

We value emotional intelligence as much as clinical or technical skill. Our team members demonstrate sound judgment, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism. They communicate clearly and respectfully with patients, families, and colleagues, building trust and fostering a safe, inclusive environment for all.

Job Tags

Temporary work, Part time, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours

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