Job description
Notice: Funding available through 6/30/2023; continuance beyond that date is subject to the Department's operational needs as outlined in UBPPM #3200, Employee Classifications, http://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, professional setting? If so, the College of Pharmacy – New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (NMPDIC) – is looking to hire a Poison Information Specialist to fulfill the following duties and responsibilities:
- Answer questions from the public and health professionals on the All Hazards emergency Coronavirus/COVID-19 Hotline.
- Duties include information-searching, provision of evidence-based recommendations, charting, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals in the provision of patient care and triage.
- Obtain detailed information and accurate history of urgent situations.
- Provide information on COVID-19; communicates risk assessment, provides resources, and/or information on courses of action to callers in emergency situations, escalates calls to Certified Poison Information Specialists as needed.
- Ensures complete and accurate documentation of electronic information received for all telephone calls/inquiries into database.
- Provides assessment of possible viral exposure and follows up as appropriate in accordance with established protocol.
- Utilizes knowledge and training of crisis intervention techniques.
- Document patient information and recommendations in patient charts in the Toxicall database.
- Undertake and/or participate in projects designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the COVID-19 Health Hotline and the NM Poison and Drug Information Center.
- Attend Coronavirus prevention trainings, participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, activities, and current best practices.
Located in the historically-rich southwest, the College of Pharmacy is part of the UNM Health Sciences campus and works collaboratively with the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, UNM Hospitals, and UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center in the state's largest health complex. The New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (NMPDIC) is a major teaching site for UNM's College of Pharmacy and School of Medicine. For more information, go to http://nmpoisoncenter.unm.edu/
See the Position Description for additional information.
- Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Certification/Licensure Must be eligible for licensure as a Pharmacist in the State of New Mexico.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Proficient in Excel and Word
- Experience using electronic clinical database resources
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Be able to type 50 WPM
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
A complete application includes: 1) Cover Letter detailing your directly related experience 2) Resume 3) List of at least 3 supervisory references (phone & email)The University of New Mexico has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement for UNM students and employees. For detailed information, visit https://bringbackthepack.unm.edu/vaccine/vaccine-requirement.html
Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.
The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.
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