To apply for this position please visit our website: www.jobs.utah.edu and search opening '36412' "To prevent and minimize adverse health effects from a poison exposure through education, service, and research." Utah Poison Control Center's Mission At the Utah Poison Control Center, we are relied on by our community to improve the health and quality of life of the people we serve. We do this by maintaining a commitment to excellence in service, communication, education and research. In fact, the American Association of Poison Control Centers has recognized us nationally as a Certified Poison Center for over 20 years! If you share the same passion for providing world-class assistance during a poison emergency, working with very diverse groups, and want to be a part of a progressive team in an office-based environment, we invite you to consider the following opportunity: Poison Information Specialist- Pharmacist When you work as a Poison Information Specialist- Pharmacist with the Utah Poison Control Center, you have the opportunity to work side by side with other world class professionals, develop your skills, and grow your career. Working as a Poison Information Specialist- Pharmacist is for those who have a Bachelor's or Doctorate degree in Pharmacy, a strong desire to participate in educating health care professionals and students about toxicology, and who have outstanding communication skills and will enjoy working in a non-bedside patient care setting communicating constantly with people on the phone. This unique opportunity will give you the chance to utilize your exceptional communication skills by asking the right questions and gathering sound information from callers in order to properly assess and provide assistance during their poisoning emergency. The Utah Poison Control Center is conveniently located in Research Park. As a program of the University of Utah's College of Pharmacy, employees have access to many University-sponsored privileges, including a wellness program, tuition reimbursement for the whole family, an employer contributed retirement plan and an exceptional benefits package. You will also enjoy a work location offering year-round activities, majestic mountains, vibrant city-life and incredible outdoor opportunities (including world-class skiing, climbing, hiking, biking, & fishing). Qualifications 1 - Llicensure as a Pharmacist (or the ability to obtain a pharmacist licensure within 4 months of hire) in the State of Utah. 2 - Current national certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or the ability to obtain the certification within 2 exam cycles Knowledge of human pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology and drug information; and demonstrated human relation, organization and effective communication skills. Poison Information Specialist certification requires passing an examination. Eligibility for the exam requires licensure as a Pharmacist or Registered Nurse, working 2000 hours in a Poison Information Center and fielding 2000 poison exposure calls. The certification must be maintained through regular recertification. Responsibilities 1. Rapidly assessing poisoning exposures by collecting thorough histories over the phone and then applying toxicology knowledge to make appropriate assessments and treatment plans. 2. Answering caller inquiries with complete, concise and relevant recommendations for action in terms that are appropriate to the calling party's level of understanding. 3. Providing verbal and written sound clinical information and management advice in response to emergency and informational telephone calls. 4. Initiating follow-up calls to assess patient status and altering management recommendations as appropriate. 5. Investigating case history, researching medical literature and consulting appropriate sources to provide informed and proper treatment and triage recommendations and developing protocols that are medically and economically appropriate. 6. Communicating with on-call staff concerning medical and toxicological-related issues. 7. Preparing information for and attending continuing education activities, such as weekly case conference meetings, in-service sessions and staff meetings. 8. Based on the seriousness of the incident and the caller's level of cognition, independently determining whether the poisoning incident can be handled by the UPCC or whether the poisoning victim should be seen by a health care provider. 9. Participating in ongoing training of staff and precepting PharmD students, emergency medicine residents and pediatric emergency medicine fellows. 10. Participating in professional education activities. 11. Participating in a toxicology course offered at the University of Utah College of Pharmacy. 12. Participating in antidote, lab, and emergency capability surveys of hospitals statewide. Work Schedule The Utah Poison Control Center operates 24 hours a day. Poison Information Specialists work a schedule rotation of 12 hours shifts on days, evenings, nights and weekends. To apply for this position please visit our website: www.jobs.utah.edu and search opening '36412' Location: University of Utah Compensation: $58,614 - $93,783 - Salary commensurate upon education and experience Principals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster. Please, no phone calls about this job! Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. utah