Toxicology Management Specialist (San Francisco, CA)

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Provides initial management advice, and follow-up for emergency and informational telephone calls requested of the CPCS Hotline.
  • Obtain pertinent and appropriate information, appropriately assess the seriousness of the situation, and answer caller inquiries with complete, concise and relevant recommendations for action in terms that are appropriate to the calling party’s level of understanding.
  • Direct, assist and serve as back up for Specialists in Poison Information and Providers in the CPCS hotline service.
  • Responsible for direction of medical advice provided by students, visiting health care professionals, Poison Information Providers and Specialist in Poison Information assigned to the PCC service.
• Document all calls and consultations on the standard PCC written or electronic medical record form.
• Involvement in CPCS teaching programs.
  • This may include: developing and presenting lectures to community and professional groups regarding poisoning management and prevention; assisting in precepting students and post-graduate graduate residents and fellows rotating through the Poison Center .
• Participation in scholarly activities to include research, publications and professional organizations.
• Provide necessary investigation of case history, literature and consultant research, and devise proper treatment and triage recommendations that are both medically and economically appropriate.
• Aid in the development of toxicology management protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 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
• Will work as assigned and a no more than 80 hours over each 2-week period, which includes sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends and holiday.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells. Pride Values UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values . In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available here . Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.