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General Information

Job Name
Toxicology Management Specialist (Madera, CA)
Department
3320110 - P Poison Control
Position type
Full Time
Primary Location
San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID
CONV_86096BR

Description & Requirements

Job Description

This exempt position is located in Madera, CA at Valley Children’s Hospital.


The California Poison Control System is hiring for Toxicology Management Specialist to provide over the phone information to California health care professionals, and to the general public, regarding the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of poisoning or potential poisoning.

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24 hour-a-day informational hotline serving residents statewide in California.  It is designated by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and managed by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy.

CPCS operates from 4 UC-affiliated answering sites (UCSF/ZSFG, UCDMC, Valley Children’s Hospital, and UCSD) managing approximately 250,000 calls per year, utilizing the most up-to-date computerized information systems.  The hotline service is linked to a translator service with the capability to handle multiple languages on a 24 hour per day basis.

Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the Fresno Division, on the Valley Children's Hospital campus in Madera, CA.  Provide assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls.  Participate in scholarly activities to include research, publications, and professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications
Required Qualifications: ▪ Pharm.D. Degree ▪ CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing currently or by the time of starting. Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinically-oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years prior Poison Control Center experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and ability necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position. ▪ Excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry and pathophysiology ▪ Knowledge of the proper use of computerized databases, texts, and files ▪ Knowledge of the proper use of back-up medical consultants ▪ Experience and a thorough understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states ▪ Written and verbal communication skills must be superb in English and adaptable to situations involving callers ranging from children and the lay public to healthcare professionals ▪ Adherence to all operational policies, protocols, standards and applicable philosophies and missions ▪ Will work an average of 80 hours over each 2-week period, which includes sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Preferred Qualifications: ▪ Post graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training ▪ AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology ▪ Involvement in scholarly activities ▪ Multilingual ▪ Prior emergency medicine or critical care clinical pharmacy experience ▪ Experience with study design, study data analysis, and manuscript preparation ▪ Formal teaching experience of clinical learners. License/Certification: ▪ Pharm.D. Degree ▪ CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing currently or by the time of starting.

Additional Details

Job Code
PHARMACIST SR EX (007932)
Assignment Category
Career
IAP Level
None
Job Family
Clinical Professional Services
Campus 1
Central California
Percentage (%)
100
Shift Length
10 hours
Shift Type
Day
Bargaining Unit
HX
Additional Shift Details
Rotating day, evening, night, holidays, and weekend shifts. 10 hours/day
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