The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24 hour-a-day informational hotline serving residents statewide in California. It is designated by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and managed by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy. CPCS operates from 4 UC-affiliated answering sites (UCSF/ZSFG, UCD Health, Valley Children’s Hospital, and UCSD) managing approximately 250,000 calls per year, utilizing the most up-to-date computerized information systems. The hotline service is linked to a translator service with the capability to handle multiple languages on a 24 hour per day basis. Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the Fresno/Madera Division at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, California a partner of University of California, San Francisco at 41169 Goodwin Way Suite 211, Madera, CA 93636. Provide assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls. Participate in scholarly activities to include research, publications, and professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
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