Poison Information Provider (Pharm Tech or EMT)

UCSF•Madera, CA

1d•$38 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Director and the direction of the Specialists in Poison Information, the Pharmacy Technician II - Provider provides assessment and management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational telephone calls from the public made to the California Poison Center System at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera, CA. The calls received from the public may include issues such as toxicity of drugs, household chemicals, plants, venomous and environmental chemicals.

Requirements

Pharm Tech or EMT background
Ability to provide assessment and management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational telephone calls.
Familiarity with toxicity of drugs, household chemicals, plants, venomous and environmental chemicals.
Ability to work under the direction of Specialists in Poison Information and according to policy and guidelines.
Ability to manage and triage calls.
Proficiency in documenting consultations in an electronic medical record.
Ability to assist in the development of written materials.
Ability to provide referrals and alert governmental agencies when appropriate.

Responsibilities

Providing initial management advice and follow-up for emergency and informational telephone calls from the public to the poison control center (Madera Division of the California Poison Control System (CPCS)).
Working with the direction of Specialists in Poison Information and according to policy and guidelines of the CPCS, under the supervision of the Medical and Managing Directors.
Managing and triaging calls to other staff as specified in the CPCS policies and procedures.
Documenting all consultations in an electronic medical record.
Assisting in the development of written materials as requested.
Providing referralsto and alerting governmental agencies when appropriate.