Poison Information Provider - Grant - Poison

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

Under the direction of the Directors of the Poison Center, the Poison Information Provider (PIP) is responsible for providing initial triage of calls and assisting the Poison Information Specialists in management of home calls and follow-up calls for established patients. Under the direction of the Specialists, the PIP will assist in managing poisoned patients, provide information to the public, and provide administrative support to department staff. The PIP will never be scheduled to work alone, and never in a ratio of greater than two to one, PIP to Specialist. PIPs are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Florida Poison Information Center and Tampa General Hospital.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED
• Student in good standing in or graduate of an accredited health-science program (Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.)
• Able to use computer and office equipment
• Familiarity with databases
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Able to complete the Poison Center math examination within 3 months of hire
• Excellent phone and communication skills
• Comfort in seeking assistance from and/or transferring higher level calls to the Specialist when necessary or as determined by the Directors
• Detail oriented
• Able to synthesize and succinctly report an interview

Responsibilities

• Providing initial triage of calls
• Assisting Poison Information Specialists in management of home calls
• Assisting Poison Information Specialists in management of follow-up calls for established patients
• Assisting in managing poisoned patients
• Providing information to the public
• Providing administrative support to department staff

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED