Clinical Toxicology & Poison Information Pharmacist

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah poisons information specialists provide expert pharmacology guidance by phone and in writing, manage case documentation, and help optimize patient care. They precept students, teach toxicology topics, and participate in education, QA activities, and research as needed.

Applicants should hold a pharmacist license, work toward SPI certification or ABAT, and demonstrate strong communication and clinical knowledge.

Qualifications

• This position requires licensure as a Pharmacist and knowledge of clinical pharmacology.
• Eligibility for SPI certification or ABAT diplomat status is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and teaching abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides verbal and written clinical toxicology consultations via telephone and documents in the medical record system.
• Investigates case history, researches literature and develops treatment and triage recommendations.
• Precepts PharmD students, residents and fellows, and delivers lectures on poisoning topics.
• Engages in outreach education, quality assurance and clinical research activities as needed.
• Attends in-service sessions and staff meetings and contributes to protocols.

Skills

Clinical toxicology knowledge

Communication skills

Precepting

Education

Pharmacist license

SPI certification eligibility

Job description

The University of Utah poisons information specialists provide expert pharmacology guidance by phone and in writing, manage case documentation, and help optimize patient care. They precept students, teach toxicology topics, and participate in education, QA activities, and research as needed.

Applicants should hold a pharmacist license, work toward SPI certification or ABAT, and demonstrate strong communication and clinical knowledge.