Lead Lactation Clinical Coordinator

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CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. A Brief Overview The Lead Lactation Clinical Coordinator supports the day-to-day operations for the lactation and mothers' milk bank programs including; timely access to wellness and rental equipment for families and staff, support of inpatient human milk inventory, monitoring of pasteurized donor human milk and inventory, accurate data entry to ensure optimal management of rental equipment and reporting for the milk bank.

Collaborates with the healthcare team, maintains efficient workflow, and performs administrative tasks to ensure quality outcomes and patient care. The role requires a combination of clinical knowledge and organizational skills. Adheres to regulatory standards, departmental and hospital policies and procedures in the execution of assigned duties. Maintains and models CHOP values and service standards in the execution of all assigned duties. What you will do Patient Care Educates patients, families and staff on breast pump usage, supplies, and cleaning, human milk storage and transport. Refers for inpatient/outpatient lactation consultation follow-up as needed.

Human Milk Banking Is knowledgeable regarding and adheres to Human Milk Banking Association of North America (HMBANA) standards Screens and collects data of human milk donors Sorts and slates raw donor human milk with attention to expiration dates and deferrals for medication Coordinates scheduling of daily pastuerization in collaboration with milk bank leadership Follows aseptic technique in the process of pasteurization and adheres to good manufacturing practices as determined by the FDA Monitors inventory and ensures optimal par levels based on operational standards Maintains distribution data that is pertinent to recalls and participates in annual mock recall Follows best practice and departmental standards regarding the storage and safe transport of human milk Human Milk Inventory and Rental Program Management Manages human milk inventory and maintains freezer report collaboration with nursing Supports families in coordinating safe transportation of human milk Responsible forreunification of human milk…

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