Poison Information Specialist (Night-Shift)

Job Summary

The Night-Shift Poison Information Specialist provides emergency poison triage and treatment information over the phone to all who contact the Maryland Poison Center. The successful candidate must have the ability to rapidly integrate large amounts of information, be able to identify likely causes for patients' symptoms, and demonstrate outstanding communication skills.

Primary Duties

• Provides emergency triage and treatment information over the phone and documents telephone interactions.
• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure calls using the Poison Center's on-line data collection system.
• Uses computerized databases, textbooks, medical literature, consultants, and previous knowledge and experience to accurately assess each exposure case.
• Makes follow-up calls at appropriate intervals. Determines if recommendations were followed and whether additional procedures are warranted.
• Provides additional information and assesses the outcome of exposure.
• Aids in providing comprehensive information to healthcare professionals regarding anticipated clinical course, diagnostic approach, interpretation of laboratory results, and appropriate invasive, supportive and antidotal treatment recommendations.
• Aids in identifying quality improvement processes.
• Communicates with poison control team and/or management sharing observations and experience in managing poisonings.
• Participates in regional toxicology meetings, as encouraged.
• Performs other duties as assigned within the scope of this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or nursing. Master's degree in nursing or doctoral degree in pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
• Experience: Bachelor's degree in nursing must possess three (3) years of related experience in an emergency department, poison control center, intensive or critical care unit, or operating room. Master's degree in nursing requires two (2) years of related experience. No experience required for Pharm.D.
• Supervisory Experience: N/A.
• Certification/Licensure: Current Maryland licensure in good standing to practice as a pharmacist or registered nurse. Must be able to obtain American Association Poison Control Center or Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology Certification within two (2) years of joining the poison center.

BENEFITS

UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 16 paid holidays, 3 personal leave days, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of people who may have a wide range of educational backgrounds.
• Solid understanding of pharmacology; solid understanding of medications, familiarity with common medication calculations (e.g., determining total mg/kg exposures based on patient information and history, doing basic percent calculations, etc.).
• Ability to work with computers and other computer-related technologies.
• Ability to be flexible with work schedules.

Hiring Range

$127,500 - $146,000 per year / Commensurate with education and experience.

University Core Values

• Respect & Integrity
• Well-Being & Sustainability
• Equity & Justice
• Innovation & Discovery

Clery Act Designated Job as Campus Security Authority (CSA)

The selected candidate is expected to be flexible with work schedules. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job. Employees in this job class may be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.

Additional Information

• For information regarding UMB Employee Perks, please visit https://www.umaryland.edu/hr/benefits-and-well-being/benefits-programs-and-perks/.
• The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.