Pharmacist SR EX

Job NamePharmacist SR EX
Department3320110 - P Poison Control
Job ID5930
Job CodePHARMACIST SR EX (007932)
IAPNone
Bargaining UnitHX
Job FamilyClinical Professional Services
OrganizationUCSF Campus BU
Primary LocationSan Francisco, CA, United States
Detail URLhttps://careers.ucsf.edu/careers/JobDetail/San-Francisco-CA-United-States/3193

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.