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Responsibilities
Job Summary / Purpose
This job is responsible for preparing, labeling, storage and delivery of human milk and other formula additives required for infant feeding. An incumbent collaborates with registered nurses, dietitians and other members of the healthcare team and adheres to strict guidelines for storage, temperature monitoring and expiration dates.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
Accurately measures, weighs formula or milk and additives and calculates recipes; assures precise and specific measurement and mixture of formulas.Provides daily oversight of breast milk supply for the respective patient population.Assures proper preparation for the timely thawing of needed daily milk supplies.Calculates and divides the milk into individual feeds while assuring proper adherence to milk supply availability to properly manage and plan for waste avoidance.Utilizes specific mathematical skills and appropriate spreadsheets and recipes to calculate and measure for additives to the milk or formula.Orders supplies required to prepare infant feedings.Receives milk from families, utilizing respectful communication and humankindness in all interactions; adheres to all applicable sanitation regulations.Qualifications
Required Education and Experience
Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Previous work experience in a formula room or pharmacy setting is preferred.
Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Training
Ability to understand and perform algebraic calculations.Ability to understand and perform basic weights and measurements.Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships as required by the duties of the position.Ability to use office equipment and automated systems/applications/software at an acceptable level.