Emergency Poison Information Pharmacist | ICU/ED Specialist

Illinois Health and Hospital Association; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 101,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Poison Information Specialist to triage and provide poison information for the public and healthcare professionals, under the supervision of Certified Specialists in Poison Information.

You will document cases per APC NPDS guidelines, participate in education activities, and support IPC scheduling. This role requires Illinois licensure within 6 months and may involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Requires licensure in Illinois within 6 months.
• Plan to sit for APC Certified Specialist in Poison Information Exam within first cycle.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and database management.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage high and low acuity poison exposure and information cases with assistance from Certified Specialists in Poison Information per IPC productivity targets.
• Accurately and thoroughly document and code all cases in a timely fashion per NPDS guidelines.
• Participate in professional and public education activities, social media content, etc.
• Assist IPC scheduling needs and fill in for unplanned absences as needed.
• Other duties as defined.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Conflict management

Critical thinking

Education

Doctorate in Pharmacy or Medicine (Illinois licensed)

Master's level Physician Assistant

Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Pharmacy license (Illinois)

Job description

The Illinois Health and Hospital Association seeks a Poison Information Specialist to triage and provide poison information for the public and healthcare professionals, under the supervision of Certified Specialists in Poison Information.

You will document cases per APC NPDS guidelines, participate in education activities, and support IPC scheduling. This role requires Illinois licensure within 6 months and may involve variable hours, including evenings and weekends.