Poison Control Pharmacist - 24/7 Triage & Education

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 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