Salary: See Position Description
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number:
Agency: University of South Carolina
Opening Date: 08/24/2026
Closing Date: 10/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Your application must be submitted online at https://apptrkr.com/9775397
Class Code:: EB25
Position Number:: 9775397
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: Unclassified
Job Responsibilities
Poison Center - PharmacistDepartment: COP South Carolina Poison CenterPart/Full Time: Full TimeAdvertised Salary Range:Advertised Job SummaryThe Pharmacist serves in the South Carolina Poison Center and provides professional toxicology consultation and drug information services to healthcare professionals and the public. Under limited supervision of the Medical Director and Center Director, this position applies advanced pharmacologic knowledge and established poison center protocols to assess toxic exposures, evaluate medication-related risks, and recommend appropriate management strategies. The primary goal of the position is to ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based poison and drug information guidance that supports patient safety and public health throughout South Carolina.
Minimum and Additional Requirements
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities- Up-to-date knowledge of drug and poison information to relay to the public; and, or, skills to direct callers to appropriate caregivers in emergency situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications- Experience in providing poison and drug information
Additional Comments
Job Close Date10/03/2026Special Instructions to ApplicantPositions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.We are only accepting applications submitted by October 3, 2026.The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:- Health and Life Insurance- Retirement Programs- Paid Tuition- Dependent Scholarships- Annual Leave- Sick Leave- 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)- Paid Parental Leave- Professional Development OpportunitiesClickhttps://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsc.edu%2Fabout%2Foffices_and_divisions%2Fhuman_resources%2Fcareers%2Findex.php&data=05%7C01%7CKURTRS%40email.sc.edu%7Ceca45df616784275e15908dab2a706ac%7C4b2a4b19d135420e8bb2b1cd238998cc%7C0%7C0%7C638018727680845870%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=j6sQGvabHDZHDmRBFwMrq8P8QCuDmChuJ%2FH5%2F8hDRUw%3D&reserved=0 to learn more about why you should work at USC.To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/9775397
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
