Pharmacist SR EX

UCSF•San Francisco, CA

2d•$20,431 - $237,470•Onsite

About The Position

The Pharmacist responds to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) at Zuckerberg San Francisco General, a UCSF partner. The role provides assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls. The pharmacist also directs and backs up poison information specialists and providers, and is responsible for the direction of medical advice provided by students and other health professionals assigned to the service. The position includes documenting calls and consultations, participating in CPCS teaching, quality improvement, and professional development, attending rounds and case conferences, investigating case histories and literature, developing treatment and triage recommendations, and assisting with toxicology management protocols. Scholarly activities may include research, publications, and participation in professional organizations. The schedule averages 80 hours per two-week period and includes shared days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Pharm.D. degree.
California pharmacist license in current good standing, or licensure by the time of starting.
At least 2 years of clinically oriented pharmacy practice experience, or 2 years of Poison Control Center experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge and ability necessary to perform the duties of the position.
Excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry, and pathophysiology.
Knowledge of the proper use of computerized databases, texts, and files.
Knowledge of the proper use of backup medical consultants.
Experience and thorough understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, adaptable to callers ranging from children and the general public to healthcare professionals.
Adherence to operational policies, protocols, standards, and applicable philosophies and missions.
Work an average of 80 hours over each two-week period, sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training.
AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology.
Involvement in scholarly activities.
Multilingual ability.
Willingness to work predominantly or exclusively night shifts.

Responsibilities

Provide initial management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational calls to the CPCS hotline; obtain relevant information, assess the situation, and provide clear, appropriate recommendations.
Direct, assist, and provide backup for Specialists in Poison Information and Providers in the hotline service.
Direct medical advice provided by students, visiting health care professionals, Poison Information Providers, and Specialists in Poison Information assigned to the poison center.
Document calls and consultations on the standard written or electronic medical record form.
Participate in CPCS teaching programs, including developing and presenting lectures and assisting with precepting students, residents, and fellows.
Participate in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and professional organizations.
Participate in quality improvement and professional development, and attend rounds and case conferences on hospitalized patients and problematic cases.
Investigate case histories, literature, and consultant resources, and develop medically and economically appropriate treatment and triage recommendations.
Assist with the development of toxicology management protocols.
Perform other duties as assigned.