Poison Information Specialist

George Washington University, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Washington, PENNSYLVANIA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
I. JOB OVERVIEW


Job Description Summary:
The National Capital Poison Center (NCPC; a.k.a. “Poison Control”), founded in 1980, is an independent, private, not-for-profit 501©(3) organization affiliated with The George Washington University. In recognition of its high-quality services, the Center is accredited by America’s Poison Centers. The mission of NCPC is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning. NCPC works on the cutting edge, delivering traditional poison center services to the public and health care professionals in the DC area, as well as developing webPOISONCONTROL®, the first online, worldwide poison exposure triage system.
The Poison Information Specialist works for the National Capital Poison Center, providing telephone toxicologic consultations to the public and health professional callers involved in the management or prevention of poison emergencies. The Poison Center is staffed 24/7/365. Specialists are classified as essential employees.
This position is a unique hybrid of academic and clinical work. Training is approximately 1 year working concurrently with a Senior Specialist in Poison Information. Once your training is complete, Poison Information Specialists sit for a national certifying exam. Certification is required to work independently and qualify for promotion to Senior Specialist.
Occasionally, the incumbent may be required to attend meetings in other offices, or deliver and/or retrieve information from other offices around campus.
Duties:
  • Receives telephone calls from the general public concerning poisoning victims as well as information requests; obtains and records pertinent information, analyzes potential toxicity, determines type and severity of exposure, and recommends management plan. Provides comprehensive state‐of‐the‐art information to health professionals regarding anticipated clinical course, diagnostic approach, interpretation of laboratory results, and appropriate invasive, supportive and antidotal treatment recommendations. Serves as an information resource person for health professionals, regulatory agencies, industry, and the general public.
  • Makes follow‐up calls at appropriate intervals, determines if recommendations were followed and whether additional procedures are warranted, provides additional information and assesses the outcome of the exposure.
  • Documents consultations including completion of the medical record, computer‐coded or on‐line data form, and appropriate research protocol forms.
  • Pursues a program of professional development; participates in planning and presenting professional orientation, training and continuing education.


This position performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold:
• RN/BSN with at least 2 years of clinical experience, or one year of critical care or emergency medicine experience, or one year of prior experience in poison control.
OR
RPh/BSPharm with at least 2 years of clinical experience.
OR
PharmD (PharmD level pharmacists are not required to have clinical experience beyond the clinical experiences and didactic training required for the degree)

• AND:
Licensure as a registered nurse in DC (or current out-of-state licensure and evidence of application for DC nursing license),
OR
Licensure as a registered pharmacist in DC (or current out-of-state pharmacy licensure and evidence of application for DC pharmacy license),
OR
If new PharmD graduate (Doctor of Pharmacy degree awarded but individual does not have a pharmacy license), individual must successfully pass NAPLEX with 3 months of graduation and be licensed as a pharmacist in DC within 6 months of graduation.

• Once hired, must obtain certification as a “Certified Specialist in Poison Information” by the American Association of Poison Control Centers within two exam administrations following initial eligibility.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
A PharmD candidate may be hired as a Specialist in Poison Information prior to receiving a DC pharmacy license due to the lengthy training period for Specialists in Poison Information. However failure to meet these benchmarks (including passing NAPLEX within 3 months of graduation and licensure as a pharmacist in DC within 6 months of graduation) will lead to termination.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Speed typing, basic computer, writing, editing, and library research skills are desired
Typical Hiring Range Commensurate with Experience.

II. JOB DETAILS


Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.
College/School/Department: School of Medicine and Health Sciences (SMHS)
Family Health Services
Sub-Family Medical Services
Stream Individual Contributor
Level Level 3
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time -> FTE 1.00
Hours Per Week: 40
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes
Employee Onsite Status Essential onsite
Telework: No
Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status.
- Must be able to work all shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays. This position is primarily evening shifts (11am-11pm, 12pm-12am; 3pm-11pm; 4pm -12am) with rotation to nights once certification is obtained.
Internal Applicants Only? No
Posting Number: S012702
Job Open Date: 12/11/2023
Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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