Health Information Specialist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy OR graduate of an accredited school of Nursing OR Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree from an approved college of Medicine/Osteopathy.
• One (1) year of professional pharmacist, registered nursing or physician experience in a hospital environment.
• Must have and maintain a current American Poison Centers (APC) Poison Information Specialist certification; or must obtain within five years of hire/placement into role and maintain thereafter.
• If education is a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D. Degree from an accredited school of Pharmacy: Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the State of Texas or become registered within 90 days of hire.
• If education is a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing: Must have current RN license or valid temporary permit with the Texas Board of Nursing, or valid Compact RN license, and maintain thereafter.
• Demonstrate knowledge involved with poison information services.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing standards.
• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and interpret poison information to health professionals and the public.
• Perform mathematical computations.
• Employ effective problem solving and demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate patient-centered/patient-related behaviors.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill to operate a computer to input and extract information using data base management software.
• Work rotating shifts.
• RNs Only: Demonstrate ability to provide care to assigned patient population in accordance with the current State of Texas Nursing Practice Act, established protocols, multidisciplinary plan of care, and clinical area specific standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional and technical assistance regarding potential poisonings.
• Conduct educational and research projects.
• Ensure Poison Center operations meet regulatory requirements and the needs of users.