Poison Information Specialist

Montgomery College; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to advancing health and wellness as a Poison Information Specialist. In this vital role, you will triage calls related to poisonings, provide critical management and treatment recommendations, and maintain accurate medical records. Your expertise will directly impact the lives of individuals seeking help, and your contributions will be valued in a diverse and inclusive environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative team focused on excellence and innovation in patient care. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a challenging environment, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience in poison information.
• Licensure as a Pharmacist in Tennessee is required.

Responsibilities

• Triages calls about poisonings and provides treatment recommendations.
• Documents all exposure cases and maintains medical records.

Skills

Records Management

Call Center Problem Solving

Drug Poisoning Assessments

Education

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program

Tools

Toxically

Job description

Poison Information Specialist

Apply locations: Nashville, TN
Time type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago
Job requisition id: R-34200

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of diverse individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your diversity of culture, thinking, learning, and leading is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research.

Organization: Poison Control Center

Job Summary:
Appropriately triages all calls and inquiries about symptoms and signs of poisonings, then provides management and treatment recommendations. Provides accurate information about symptoms and treatment recommendations of poisonings to consumers, health care providers, and other agencies under occasional guidance, and does follow-up calls to hospitals on all patients until discharged. Keeps accurate medical records on calls, codes all information accurately and writes appropriate case notes. Reports to the director and managing director of the Tennessee Poison Center (TPC).

Key Responsibilities:
• Obtains critical information and provides accurate information regarding assessment and management of potential poisoning.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on triage, need for toxicologist consultation, and treatment recommendations.
• Documents all information and exposure calls in Toxically. Documents an accurate history, symptoms, assessment, and recommendation or plan on all exposure cases.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities:
• Records Management (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate Records Management in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Call Center Problem Solving (Intermediate): Ability to maintain ongoing dialogue with customers to assess the impact of problems, ensuring they are addressed in relation to their severity and importance.
• Drug Poisoning Assessments (Intermediate): Demonstrates mastery of drug poisoning assessments in practical applications of a difficult nature.

Core Accountabilities:
Organizational Impact: Executes job responsibilities with an understanding of how output affects other areas related to own job area/team with occasional guidance.

Position Qualifications:

Responsibilities:

Certifications:
LIC-Pharmacist License - Tennessee

Work Experience:
Relevant Work Experience
Experience Level:
2 years
Education:
Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled