Specialist in Poison Information

University of Utah Health Research; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health in Salt Lake City seeks a Specialist in Poison Information to provide expert toxicology guidance and case management for poison-related calls. You will precept PharmD students and deliver didactic lectures for the College of Pharmacy, while contributing to online resources and regional outreach.

The position requires pharmacist licensure with eligibility for Utah licensure within 4 months and SPI certification within 2 exam cycles (or ABAT diplomat).

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist; ability to obtain Utah licensure within 4 months.
• National SPI certification within 2 exam cycles (or ABAT diplomat).
• Knowledge of human pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology and drug information.
• Demonstrated human relation, organization and effective communication skills.

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 sources to provide proper treatment and triage recommendations.
• Precepts PharmD students, pharmacy residents, emergency medicine residents and fellows; delivers lectures on poisoning topics.
• Participates in outreach education activities, quality assurance and clinical research projects.

Skills

Clinical toxicology

Communication skills

Precept PharmD students

Lecture delivery

Job description

Details

• Open Date: 09/22/2026
• Requisition Number: PRN46278B
• Job Title: PS Poison Info Spec-Pharmacist
• Working Title: Specialist in Poison Information
• Career Progression Track: H
• FLSA Code: Professional
• Patient Sensitive Job Code?: Yes
• Standard Hours per Week: 40
• Full Time or Part Time?: Full Time
• Shift: Variable
• VP Area: U of U Health - Academics
• Department: 00282 - Poison Control Center
• Location: Campus
• City: Salt Lake City, UT
• Type of Recruitment: External Posting
• Pay Rate Range: 90,000-130,000
• Close Date: 12/22/2026
• Type: Benefited Staff

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.

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