Poison Information Specialist II

University of Florida Health • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

Answer telephone calls relating to known or suspected poisonings and then advise on treatment and /or triage of patient to appropriate level of care. Participate in data collection/reporting efforts, public education programs, and research efforts. Acts as a mentor for training of staff and health care professional rotators. Provides shift and quality improvement supervision of center.

Requirements

• Age of Patients Served: All Age Groups.
• Required Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Necessary Skills: Must be familiar with advanced aspects of pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical patient management as well as pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of medications.
• Possess good organizational skills.
• Familiar with computer data entry and retrieval.
• Must be able to assess severity of exposures and placate victims and families.
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, triage and communicate effectively with general public and health care professionals.
• Must possess teaching skills necessary to train students and residents and new staff.
• Must possess shift supervisory skills and quality improvement auditing abilities.
• Required Licensure/Certifications: Must be an AAPCC Certified Specialist in Poison Information.
• Required Experience: 1-2 years - Poison center specialist experience.
• Supervision: Supervisory responsibility of 2-3 employees.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred Licensure/Certifications: Licensure to practice nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or physician's assistant in the State of Florida is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answer telephone calls relating to known or suspected poisonings and then advise on treatment and /or triage of patient to appropriate level of care.
• Participate in data collection/reporting efforts, public education programs, and research efforts.
• Acts as a mentor for training of staff and health care professional rotators.
• Provides shift and quality improvement supervision of center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees