Pharmacist Poison Center

4 weeks ago

Sioux City, United States UnityPoint Health Full time
Overview

Iowa Poison Control Center

Full-Time

Day/Evenings 12 hr shifts and every 4th weekend

$10,000.00 Sign on bonus to Qualified Applicants

Works under minimal supervision to respond to telephone inquiries from the general public, health care providers and others regarding poison and drug information; toxicity of drugs, chemicals, biologics, hazardous materials and other substances. Analyzes potential toxicity, determines type and severity of exposure, and recommends treatment management plan and provides follow-up care. Documents all calls and consultations on the Iowa Poison Control Center (IPCC) computerized medical record system. Preceptor for students, residents, and fellows of various healthcare disciplines. Growth opportunities available.

Why UnityPoint Health?

  • Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
  • Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options like 401K match, paid time off and education assistance that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.
  • Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
  • Development - We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
  • Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Telephone Consultation and Data Collection

  • Works under minimal supervision to provide clinical information and case management advice for telephone calls received by the Iowa Poison Control Center. Clinical oversight and medical directorship provided by physician medical toxicologists based at the University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics.
  • Answers drug information questions if beyond the scope of knowledge of a RN Specialist in Poison Information (SPI).
  • Obtains pertinent information from the caller to assess the seriousness of the situation and the caller's level of understanding/state of mind and independently determine whether the situation can be handled by the IPCC or whether the patient should be seen by a health care provider.
  • Utilizes appropriate resources (Poisindex, triage and clinical guidelines, reference books, on-call toxicologist) in the triage and management of poisoned/overdosed patients.
  • Provides follow-up calls with callbacks as needed to ascertain patient status, symptom resolution, compliance with recommended therapy, and where appropriate, status after discharge.
  • Delivers high quality care while demonstrating knowledge and skills of clinical toxicology in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.
  • Utilizes critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintains responsibility and accountability for the knowledge required to manage the wide variety of poisonings encountered.
  • Promptly completes documentation to assure an accurate legal record of patient's care utilizing the IPCC's computerized medical record system.
  • Assures data collected is compliant with National Poison Data System (NPDS) coding requirements and allows quality assurance review of information obtained and provided.
  • Provides a high-level customer service at every level.
  • Conduct daily peer case review and uses results of quality improvement activities to initiate change.

Certification

  • Successfully completes Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) examination after meeting eligibility criteria which occurs after approximately 12-15 months of employment.
  • CSPI certification must be renewed every seven years.
  • If desired, future growth opportunity for becoming a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT).

Public and Professional Education

  • Participates in outreach education efforts.
  • Preceptpharmacy students and residents and provide leadership and coordination of the daily operations of the experiential programs.
  • Provide didactic lectures on poisoning/clinical toxicology topics to internal and external audiences.
  • Evaluate the academic progress of pharmacy students and residents in didactic and practice settings.
  • Writes and edits articles for monthly newsletter and may participatein research activities.
  • Assists in orienting, training, instructing and/or supervising new staff and students.
  • Prepares information for and attends required case review sessions, in-services and staff meetings.
  • Assist IPCC Medical Director with the professional development of IPCC's staff.

Basic UPH Performance Criteria

  • Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
  • Demonstrates ability to meet business needs of department with regular, reliable attendance.
  • Employee maintains current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
  • Practices and reflects knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
  • Completes all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Identify items that are minimally required to perform the essential functions of this position.

Preferred or Specialized

Not required to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education:

Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree

Experience:

Hospital experience considered.

Experience in critical care or ER preferred.

Completion of an ASHP accredited residency program (min PGY-1) or equivalent hospital experience.

License(s)/Certification(s):

Current licensure in good standing to practice as a Pharmacist in Iowa or able to obtain pharmacist licensure in Iowa.

Valid driver's license when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.

BCPS certification is highly desirable. BLS and ACLS certification preferred.

Complete a credentialing process and pass the Board examination to become a Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT).

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Ability to multi-task.

Demonstrate ability to quickly learn and interpret toxicology related information.

Strong prioritizing and organizational skills.

Critical thinking skills using independent judgment in making decisions.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to use computers and computer systems; the Internet and several simultaneous applications.

Writes, reads, comprehends and speaks fluent English.

Other:

Micromedex databases

Standard office, knowledge of Microsoft Windows PC environment

Computer literature search and basic data management skills

Ability to sit for long periods of time on the telephone in front of computer.

Full use of upper extremities.

  • Area of Interest: Pharmacy;
  • FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;
  • Department: Administration;
  • Shift: Days/Evenings 12 hour shifts and every 4th weekend;
  • Job ID: 147680;

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