Posted:
10/2/2024, 12:29:22 AM
Location(s):
Arkansas, United States ⋅ Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level
Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Closing Date:
Sponsorship Available:
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at [email protected].
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Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in medical or related field OR High School Diploma/GED PLUS 4 years of health care experience.
Food Preparation Certification
Preferred Qualifications:
Certification in Lactation counseling (within 6 months of hire).
International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant Compassionate Bereavement Care Certification.
Additional Information:
Responsibilities:
Screening potential donors
Provide information about milk donation
Guide donors through screening guidelines (HMBANA)
Be knowledgeable about donor screening requirements set forth by HMBANA
Provide donors with paperwork, lab work instructions and milk collection site location
Provide safe milk expression and storage guidance and milk collection bags if needed
Order labs (defined by HMBANA) through lab partners
Assemble and maintain donor files in Timeless including screening tools, lab results, physician’s documentation
Obtain Medical Director approval of donors
Communicate with donors in timely fashion, weekly check in with active donors; follow up on paperwork and/or labs within 3 weeks of initial donor contact
Bereavement counselling for bereaved mothers
This role should be food handler certified and cross training to support milk processing techniques. Donor screeners will be able to assist with shipping and receiving and other milk bank lab technician duties as needed.
Assist to maintaining budget guidelines as assigned by the Milk Bank Program Manager Compliance
Review relevant HMBANA documents
Assist with data collection and record keeping for research projects as requested
Assist with tours as needed
Donor and depot relations and communication
Maintain records of communication with donors
Contact depot sites weekly
Coordinate donated milk shipping from depot sites or distant donors: shipping boxes, ice packs if no access to dry ice, instructions on packing, packing labels
Send communications, newsletters, appreciation packets to donors upon completing donations.
Maintain inventory of donor packets, instruction packets and forms
Maintain supplies for depot sites
Collect depot temperature logs weekly, document depot logs in Timeless
Collect depot collection information in Timeless (donor name, amount donated, dates received at depot, date shipped to UHMB)
Maintain shipping address book for donors and depot sites
Retail space and community outreach
Assist with retail space operations
Maintain stock in retail space
Assist with organizing community events: breastfeeding support groups, prenatal breastfeeding classes, donor recruitment events, philanthropic events
Coordinate community donor appreciation events, bereavement memorial events
Interacts with and assists the public in a professional and friendly manner as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication skills; communicates accurate and complete information; maintains strict confidentiality when necessary.
Demonstrates positive working relationships with co-workers, management team, and ancillary departments; follows the Core Concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care and the Basic Code of Conduct Guidelines.
Assist internal and external stakeholders as needed with exceptional customer service.
Other duties as assigned.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Website: https://uamshealth.com/
Headquarter Location: Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1879
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Education ⋅ Health Care ⋅ Non Profit