Poison Center - Pharmacist

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Retirement Programs

Paid Tuition

Dependent Scholarships

Annual Leave

Sick Leave

13 Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The University of South Carolina's Poison Center is seeking a Pharmacist to provide professional toxicology consultation and drug information to healthcare professionals and the public. Under limited supervision, you will apply pharmacologic knowledge and center protocols to assess exposures, evaluate risks, and recommend management strategies.

The role aims to deliver accurate, timely poison and drug information guidance to support patient safety and public health across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Up-to-date knowledge of drug and poison information.
• Direct callers to appropriate caregivers in emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional toxicology consultation and drug information to healthcare professionals and the public.
• Assess toxic exposures and recommend management strategies.
• Support patient safety and public health across South Carolina.

Skills

Poison information knowledge

Job description

Poison Center - Pharmacist Department: COP South Carolina Poison Center Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range:

From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor's degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service - helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

Advertised Job Summary

The Pharmacist serves in the South Carolina Poison Center and provides professional toxicology consultation and drug information services to healthcare professionals and the public. Under limited supervision of the Medical Director and Center Director, this position applies advanced pharmacologic knowledge and established poison center protocols to assess toxic exposures, evaluate medication-related risks, and recommend appropriate management strategies. The primary goal of the position is to ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based poison and drug information guidance that supports patient safety and public health throughout South Carolina.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Up-to-date knowledge of drug and poison information to relay to the public; and, or, skills to direct callers to appropriate caregivers in emergency situations.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in providing poison and drug information

Job Close Date

10/03/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by October 3, 2026.

Benefits

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

Statement

The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.