Toxicology Management Specialist (San Francisco, CA)

University of California San Francisco • San Francisco, CA

17h • $92 - $108 • Onsite

About The Position

The California Poison Control System is hiring for Toxicology Management Specialist to provide over the phone information to California health care professionals, and to the general public, regarding the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of poisoning or potential poisoning. 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, UCDMC, 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 San Francisco Division, on the ZSFG Hospital campus in San Francisco, CA. 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. The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy. Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement. The salary range for this position is $92.33 - $108.32 (Hourly Rate). To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html " Certain terms and conditions of employment for this position, including the rate of pay, benefits, etc., are currently subject to negotiation with the University Professional and Technical Employee - Health Care Professionals Unit (UPTE-HX)."

Requirements

• Pharm.D. Degree
• CA Licensed Pharmacist in good standing currently or by the time of starting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in clinically-oriented pharmacy practice OR 2 years prior Poison Control Center experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and knowledge and ability necessary for the successful performance of the duties assigned to the position
• Excellent drug information skills and knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, physical chemistry and pathophysiology
• Knowledge of the proper use of computerized databases, texts, and files
• Knowledge of the proper use of back-up medical consultants
• Experience and a thorough understanding of potential interactions between drugs and disease states
• Written and verbal communication skills must be superb in English and adaptable to situations involving callers ranging from children and the lay public to healthcare professionals
• Adherence to all operational policies, protocols, standards and applicable philosophies and missions

Nice To Haves

• Post graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training
• AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology
• Involvement in scholarly activities
• Multilingual
• Willingness to work predominately/exclusively night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the San Francisco Division, on the ZSFG Hospital campus in San Francisco, CA.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree