Pharmacist | Poison Information Specialist (CSPI)

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso seeks a Pharmacist with CSPI credentials to serve as an emergency poison information resource. You will answer calls via 24-hour hotlines, guide physicians and the public, and support educational programs on poison prevention and treatment.

The role requires at least three years as a CSPI, a valid Texas pharmacist license, and CSPI certification. Bilingual English/Spanish is essential; formal mentoring and collaboration with SPI associates are expected.

Qualifications

• Understand all phases of toxicology and poison center activities.
• Assess, evaluate, and provide treatment recommendations in poisoning cases.
• Evaluate unusual occurrences and communicate information clearly.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
• Work well under pressure in a potentially stressful environment.
• Work with various software programs used in the poison center.
• Apply strong organizational skills to manage cases.
• Multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
• Demonstrates leadership and mentoring for SPIs and rotating staff.
• Demonstrates knowledge of broad substance exposures and current treatments.
• Ability to foresee problems and recommend changes in patient care.
• Utilize literature and resources to formulate complex treatment plans.

Skills

Toxicology knowledge

Poison case assessment

Treatment recommendations

Communication skills

Bilingual EN/ES

Leadership mentoring

Independent judgment

Literature research

Pressure resilience

Software familiarity

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Problem anticipation

Education

Pharm.D.

Tools

Software programs

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Rotating - Varies

Job Summary
Serves as an emergency resource on poisoning, drug, environmental, and medical information for the general public, health care professionals, and media services by answering calls received through the department’s 24-hour hotline(s). Utilizing experience and advanced understanding of principles of toxicology, serves as a resource for the Specialist in Poison Information (SPI) Associates. Activly involved in supporting formal educational programs for healthcare professionals and the general public about poison prevention and treatment.

Skills
1. Ability to understand all phases of toxicology and poison center activities.
2. Ability to assess, evaluate, and provide treatment recommendations in poisoning situations.
3. Ability to evaluate unusual occurrences and effectively communicate appropriate information.
4. Ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work under pressure in a potentially stressful environment.
6. Ability to work with various software programs.
7. Ability to apply effective organizational skills.
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently.
9. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
10. Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills for SPIs and those rotating in the Poison Center.
11. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of broad scope of substance exposures, including latest treatment modalities
12. Ability to function independently, to foresee potential problems in patient course, and to make recommendations for change in patient treatment.
13. Ability to utilize a broad range of resources including primary literature to formulate a complex treatment plan independently, prior to collaboration with other health care providers.

Work Experience
Three years of experience as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) is required.

Licensure/Registration/Certification
Current and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Texas is required.
Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) by America’s Poison Centers is required.

Education and Training
Graduate from an accredited College/School of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.

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