Job Summary
Serves as an emergency resource on poisoning, drug, environmental, and medical information for the general public, health care professionals, and media services by answering calls received through the department's 24-hour hotline(s). Utilizing experience and advanced understanding of principles of toxicology, serves as a resource for the Specialist in Poison Information (SPI) Associates. Activly involved in supporting formal educational programs for healthcare professionals and the general public about poison prevention and treatment.
Skills
1. Ability to understand all phases of toxicology and poison center activities.
2. Ability to assess, evaluate, and provide treatment recommendations in poisoning situations.
3. Ability to evaluate unusual occurrences and effectively communicate appropriate information.
4. Ability to utilize effective oral and written communication skills.
5. Ability to work under pressure in a potentially stressful environment.
6. Ability to work with various software programs.
7. Ability to apply effective organizational skills.
8. Ability to multi-task and work independently.
9. Bilingual English/Spanish is required.
10. Demonstrates leadership and mentoring skills for SPIs and those rotating in the Poison Center.
11. Demonstrates detailed knowledge of broad scope of substance exposures, including latest treatment modalities
12. Ability to function independently, to foresee potential problems in patient course, and to make recommendations for change in patient treatment.
13. Ability to utilize a broad range of resources including primary literature to formulate a complex treatment plan independently, prior to collaboration with other health care providers.
Work Experience
Three years of experience as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) is required.
Licensure/Registration/Certification
Current and active license to practice as a Pharmacist in the State of Texas is required.
Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) by America's Poison Centers is required.
Education and Training
Graduate from an accredited College/School of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) is required.
