Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

The Company

Central Oregon Pediatric Associates (COPA) has been caring for kids and families in Central Oregon for over 50 years, building lifelong relationships and helping children thrive from newborns to teens. Our mission is to provide exceptional, right-fit care for kids at every age and stage, and our vision is to improve the health of all kids in our community. We do this in a welcoming, inclusive environment where collaboration, openness, play and accountability are part of how we care, not just what we do. At COPA, you’ll work alongside people who value kindness, teamwork, and earning families’ trust every single day.

Benefits

• 401k Matching and Profit sharing
• HSA, HRA and FSA Enrollment
• Medical, Life, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Supplemental insurance Options
• Paid Time Off
• Pediatric Care Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Working with Amazing Kids

The Opportunity

The Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) provides individualized, evidence-based breastfeeding support to mothers and families at COPA’s Bend and Redmond locations. This role conducts comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments, develops personalized feeding plans, and helps families navigate breastfeeding challenges while supporting their individual goals. Working collaboratively with physicians and care teams, the IBCLC delivers family- centered care that considers each family's cultural, psychosocial, and nutritional needs. Through clinical expertise, education, and ongoing follow- up, this role supports positive patient experiences and healthy outcomes for children and families.

The Job

1. Assess breastfeeding needs: Conduct comprehensive maternal, infant, and feeding assessments using current lactation research and evidence-based practices.
2. Develop individualized care plans: Collaborate with mothers to create, implement, and update feeding plans that address breastfeeding goals, identified concerns, and nutritional needs.
3. Provide lactation education and counseling: Offer evidence-based guidance on breastfeeding, medications, substances, complementary therapies, and strategies to support milk production and infant safety.
4. Coordinate patient care: Partner with physicians, healthcare providers, and community resources to support family-centered care, address challenges, and coordinate follow-up.
5. Maintain clinical standards and documentation: Follow COPA policies and applicable regulations, maintain current lactation knowledge, and complete accurate and timely clinical documentation and billing.