Pharmacist Poison Center
Pharmacist Poison Center
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Overview
UnityPointPoison Control Center
FullTime
Days/Evenings and every 3rd weekend
$10000.00 Sign On Bonus to Qualified Applicants!
Works under minimal supervision to respond to telephone inquiries from the general public health care providers and others regarding poison and drug information; toxicity of chemicals biologics hazardous materials and other substances. Analyzes potential toxicity determines type and severity of exposure and recommends treatment management plan and provides followup care. Documents all calls and consultations on the Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC) computerized medical record system. Preceptor for students residents and fellows of various healthcare disciplines. Growth opportunities available.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Telephone Consultation and Data Collection
- Works under minimal supervision to provide clinical information and case management advice for telephone calls received by the Iowa Poison Control Center. Clinical oversight and medical directorship provided by physician medical toxicologists based at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
- Answers drug information questions if beyond the scope of knowledge of a RN Specialist in Poison Information (SPI).
- Obtains pertinent information from the caller to assess the seriousness of the situation and the callers level of understanding/state of mind and independently determine whether the situation can be handled by the IPCC or whether the patient should be seen by a health care provider.
- Utilizes appropriate resources (Poisindex triage and clinical guidelines reference books oncall toxicologist) in the triage and management of poisoned/overdosed patients.
- Provides followup calls with callbacks as needed to ascertain patient status symptom resolution compliance with recommended therapy and where appropriate status after discharge.
- Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and skills of clinical toxicology in accordance with established policies procedures and standards of care.
- Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge required to manage the wide variety of poisonings encountered.
- Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patients care utilizing the IPCCs computerized medical record system.
- Assures data collected is compliant with National Poison Data System (NPDS) coding requirements and allows quality assurance review of information obtained and provided.
- Provides a highlevel customer service at every level.
- Conduct daily peer case review and uses results of quality improvement activities to initiate change.
Certification
- Successfully completes Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) examination after meeting eligibility criteria which occurs after approximately 1215 months of employment.
- CSPI certification must be renewed every seven years.
- If desired future growth opportunity for becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT).
Public and Professional Education
- Participates in outreach education efforts.
- Preceptpharmacystudents and residents andprovide leadership and coordination of the daily operations of the experiential programs.
- Provide didactic lectures on poisoning/clinical toxicology topics to internal and external audiences.
- Evaluate the academic progress of pharmacy students and residents in didactic and practice settings.
- Writes and edits articles for monthly newsletter and mayparticipateinresearch activities.
- Assists in orienting training instructing and/or supervising new staff and students.
- Prepares information for and attends required case review sessions inservices and staff meetings.
- Assist IPCC Medical Director with the professional development of IPCCs staff.
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree
- Hospital experience considered.
- Experience in critical care or ER preferred.
- Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Pharmacist in Iowa or able to obtain pharmacist licensure in Iowa.
- Valid drivers license when driving any vehicle for workrelated reasons.
- Ability to multitask.
- Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and interpret toxicology related information.
- Strong prioritizing and organizational skills.
- Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use computers and computer systems; the Internet and several simultaneous applications.
- Writes reads comprehends and speaks fluent English.
- Micromedex databases
- Standard office knowledge of Microsoft Windows PC environment
- Computer literature search and basic data management skills
- Ability to sit for long periods of time on the telephone in front of computer.
- Full use of upper extremities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
