Pharmacist SR EX

University of California San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24‑hour hotline managed by UCSF. CPCS Pharmacist provides assessment, information, and management advice for emergency toxicology calls, coordinates with specialists, and documents consultations.

The role contributes to teaching, research, and quality‑improvement efforts on site in California. Responsibilities include consulting on emergency calls, acting as backup for specialists, documenting interactions, and participating in teaching and

Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree is required.
• Current or eligible CA Pharmacist license in good standing by start date.
• Minimum 2 years of clinically-oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years of Poison Control Center experience.
• Excellent drug-information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry, and pathophysiology.
• Proficiency in the use of computerized databases, texts, and files.
• Knowledge of backup medical consultants and drug-disease interactions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Adherence to all relevant policies and missions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, information, and management advice for emergency calls.
• Coordinate with specialists and providers and document consultations.
• Contribute to teaching, research, and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Provide initial management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational calls.
• Act as backup for Specialists and Providers in the CPCS hotline.
• Direct medical advice provided by students and other staff.
• Document calls on PCC records; participate in teaching programs and scholarly activities.
• Attend quality-improvement activities and review rounds and case conferences.
• Develop toxicology management protocols and other assigned duties.
• Work an average of 80 hours over each 2-week period, including varied shifts.

Skills

Drug information skills

Pharmacology knowledge

Toxicology knowledge

Backup medical consultants awareness

English communication skills

Proficiency with databases

Education

Pharm.D. degree

CA Pharmacist licensure (or eligibility)

Residency or fellowship training (preferred)

Tools

Pharmacy databases

Job description

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24‑hour informational hotline serving residents statewide in California. Managed by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, CPCS operates out of four UC‑affiliated sites and handles approximately 250,000 calls per year.

As a CPCS Pharmacist, you will provide assessment, information, and management advice for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls, coordinate with specialists and providers, document all consultations, and contribute to teaching, research, and quality‑improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial management advice and follow‑up for emergency and informational telephone calls, including assessment of seriousness and clear recommendations.
• Act as backup for Specialists in Poison Information and Providers in the CPCS hotline service.
• Direct medical advice provided by students, visiting health‑care professionals, and other poison‑center staff.
• Document all calls and consultations on the standard PCC written or electronic medical record form.
• Participate in CPCS teaching programs, including developing and presenting lectures and pre‑cepting students, residents, and fellows.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, publications, and professional organization participation.
• Attend quality‑improvement and professional‑development activities; review hospitalized patient rounds and case conferences.
• Assist with development of toxicology management protocols and other assigned duties.
• Work an average of 80 hours over each 2‑week period, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• Pharm.D. degree.
• Current or eligible to obtain CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing by start date, plus a minimum of 2 years of clinically‑oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years of prior Poison Control Center experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent drug‑information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry, and pathophysiology.
• Proficiency in the use of computerized databases, texts, and files.
• Knowledge of proper use of backup medical consultants.
• Understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states.
• Superb written and verbal communication skills in English, adaptable to callers ranging from children and the lay public to health‑care professionals.
• Adherence to all operational policies, protocols, standards, and applicable philosophies and missions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post‑graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training.
• AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology.
• Involvement in scholarly activities.
• Multilingual ability.
• Willingness to work predominantly or exclusively night shifts.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.