PS Poison Info Spec-Pharmacist

University of Utah; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Utah poisons information specialists provide expert pharmacology guidance by phone and in writing, manage case documentation, and help optimize patient care. They precept students, teach toxicology topics, and participate in education, QA activities, and research as needed.

Applicants should hold a pharmacist license, work toward SPI certification or ABAT, and demonstrate strong communication and clinical knowledge.

Qualifications

• This position requires licensure as a Pharmacist and knowledge of clinical pharmacology.
• Eligibility for SPI certification or ABAT diplomat status is preferred.
• Strong communication, organization and teaching abilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provides verbal and written clinical toxicology consultations via telephone and documents in the medical record system.
• Investigates case history, researches literature and develops treatment and triage recommendations.
• Precepts PharmD students, residents and fellows, and delivers lectures on poisoning topics.
• Engages in outreach education, quality assurance and clinical research activities as needed.
• Attends in-service sessions and staff meetings and contributes to protocols.

Skills

Clinical toxicology knowledge

Communication skills

Precepting

Education

Pharmacist license

SPI certification eligibility

Job description

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Specialists in poison information provide assessment, case management advice and follow-up care for emergency and instructional telephone calls received by the Utah Poison Control Center from the general public, public health, pre-hospital and health care professionals. They also precept students and provide didactic lectures in the College of Pharmacy.

Responsibilities

Provides verbal and written clinical toxicology consultation in response to emergency and informational telephone calls and completes documentation in computerized medical record system. Investigates case history, researches medical literature and consults appropriate sources to provide informed and proper treatment and triage recommendations and develops protocols that are medically and economically appropriate. Precepts PharmD students, pharmacy residents, emergency medicine residents and fellows. Prepares and delivers lectures on poisoning topics to internal and external audiences as needed. Participates in other outreach education activities, quality assurance activities and on-going clinical research projects as needed. Prepares information for and attends in-service sessions and staff meetings as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires licensure as a Pharmacist; current national certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or the ability to obtain the certification within 2 exam cycles; knowledge of human pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology and drug information; and demonstrated human relation, organization and effective communication skills. Poison Information Specialist certification requires passing an examination. Eligibility for the exam requires licensure as a Pharmacist or Registered Nurse, working 2000 hours in a Poison Information Center and fielding 2000 poison exposure calls. Certification must be renewed every seven years.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

This position requires licensure as a Pharmacist (or the ability to obtain Utah pharmacist licensure within 4 months of hire); the ability to obtain national SPI certification within 2 exam cycles (or become ABAT diplomat); knowledge of human pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology and drug information; and demonstrated human relation, organization and effective communication skills.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .

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As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members , a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

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