Poison Information Intern

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt Health: With eight hospitals and over 180 clinics, we are the region’s largest comprehensive academic health system. Vanderbilt Health has a long tradition of providing world-class care to the people of the Mid-South, living out our mission of moving medicine forward through preeminent programs in patient care, education and research. Here you’ll find a spirit of collaboration and a supportive community where your expertise is valued, your knowledge expanded and your uniqueness celebrated. We are committed to fostering an environment where talented, compassionate people are united in bringing the most advanced care to our neighbors throughout the region. Organization: Poison Center Team Job Summary: Answer phone calls from the general public to the Tennessee Poison Center and provide answers for select cases in an accurate and timely fashion with minimal guidance. The Poison Information Provider (Intern) will work under the direct supervision of a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) at all times and be responsible to the Medical Director and the Managing Director of the Tennessee Poison Center (TPC).

Requirements

Must be actively enrolled in a school of nursing, school of pharmacy, or medical school in order to be considered.
Less than 1 year of relevant work experience.
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Drug Poisoning Assessments (Intermediate)
Call Center Problem Solving (Intermediate)
Records Management (Intermediate)

Responsibilities

Obtains critical information and provides accurate information regarding assessment and managing of non-toxic exposures, simple toxic exposures and information calls.
Makes appropriate decisions based on triage information.
Documents all information and exposure calls in Toxically.
Documents an accurate question and answer for all information calls and/or history, symptoms, assessment, and recommendation or plan on all non-toxic exposure cases.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.