Human Milk Specialist

About This Role

The Human Milk Specialist provides critical support in the safe preparation, storage, and dispensing of human milk for enteral feedings, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and regulatory guidelines. This role involves accurate measurement, mixing, and fortification of human milk to meet individualized nutritional requirements of patients. The specialist also collaborates with multidisciplinary teams and assists in educating staff and families on breast milk safety.

Responsibilities

• Safely handle, prepare, and label expressed breast milk and donor milk for patients, adhering to physician orders and hospital guidelines.
• Accurately measure, mix, and fortify human milk with prescribed additives to meet individualized nutritional requirements.
• Utilize advanced math and critical thinking skills to calculate and prepare precise feeding volumes and nutrient concentrations.
• Act as the safety officer for human milk by ensuring proper storage, handling, labeling, and tracking to prevent contamination, errors, and waste.
• Follow strict aseptic techniques and infection control protocols while preparing and dispensing human milk.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, lactation consultants, and dietitians to ensure customized milk preparations meet patient-specific nutritional goals.
• Train new care team members on the science of human milk, fortification processes, and proper preparation techniques.
• Assist in educating clinical staff and families on breast milk safety, handling, and storage guidelines to support optimal infant nutrition.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 1-2 years experience in nutrition, pediatrics, or pharmacy
• Strong math and computer skills

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required; Associate's degree Nutrition preferred; Bachelor's Degree Nutrition preferred
• 1-2 years experience in nutrition, pediatrics, or pharmacy

Nice to Have

• Associate's degree Nutrition
• Bachelor's Degree Nutrition
• 1-2 years experience working in a hospital environment

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits