Posting Details

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Posting Summary

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Posting Number
RTF00192PO26

USC Market Title
Pharmacist

Link to USC Market Title
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156304

Business Title (Internal Title)
Poison Center - Pharmacist

Campus
Columbia

Work County
Richland

College/Division
College of Pharmacy

Department
COP South Carolina Poison Center

Anticipated Hiring Range
$84,820 - $131,471

Location of Vacancy

Part/Full Time
Full Time

Hours per Week
37.5

Work Schedule

• Schedule varies as assigned by Director of the Poison Center to ensure 24/7 coverage.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Type of Staff Position
Staff Research Grant (SRGP)

Basis
12 months

Job Search Category
Other

Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The 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.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.

Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials

• Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in providing poison and drug information

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.

Job Duties

Job Duty

Provide Toxicology Consultation and Drug Information Services:Respond to poison exposure and medication-related inquiries from healthcare professionals and the public to promote safe and appropriate patient care. Utilize established toxicology protocols, pharmacologic resources, and professional judgment to assess exposure severity, evaluate risk, and recommend appropriate management or referral. Conduct follow-up evaluations as necessary to monitor patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
65

Job Duty

Maintain Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance:Document all consultations, assessments, recommendations, and follow-up activities in the poison center electronic data management system to ensure accurate records, regulatory compliance, and adherence to grant and quality assurance standards. Review case entries for completeness and accuracy.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
20

Job Duty

Contribute to Quality Improvement and Operational Support:Participate in case review, data analysis, and quality assurance activities to support continuous improvement of poison center services. Assist with development and refinement of protocols and contribute to research or reporting initiatives as assigned.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
10

Job Duty

Maintain Professional Competency and Support Training:Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required continuing education. Support training and guidance of student assistants or poison information providers to ensure consistent application of protocols and documentation standards.

Essential Function
Yes

Percentage of Time
5

Position Attributes

Hazardous weather category
Essential

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
No

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies
1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date

Job Open Date
08/19/2026

Job Close Date
10/03/2026

Open Until Filled
No

Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions 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 Opportunities

Quicklink for Posting
https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/211863