Pharmacist SR EX

Job Description

Job Description:
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. Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the Zuckerberg San Francisco General a partner of University of California, San Francisco at 1001 Potrero Ave. Bld 5, Suite 2C8, SF, CA 94110, CA. Provide assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls.  Participate in scholarly activities to include research, publications, and professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned. This role requires a 10.5 hours shift length.

Qualifications:
Required Qualifications: - Pharm.D. Degree - CA Licensed Pharmacist in current good standing 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 an average of 80 hours over each 2-week period, which includes sharing days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays. Preferred Qualifications: - Post graduate or clinical pharmacy residency or fellowship training - AAPCC Certification as a Specialist in Poison Information or as a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology - Involvement in scholarly activities - Multilingual - Willingness to work predominately/exclusively night shifts