Clinical Pharmacist

UCSF Career Site; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the Fresno Division, on the Valley Children's Hospital campus in Madera, CA, provides 24/7 emergency toxicology information and guidance to residents statewide. The role involves assessment, information delivery, and follow-up for poisoning calls, with opportunities for scholarly activity.

Responsibilities include in-depth consultation, research/publications involvement, and other duties as assigned in a high-volume, state-supported poison

Responsibilities

• 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.

Job description

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.