Clinical Toxicology and Data Specialist - Poison Control (Charleston Medical Division)

West Virginia University

  • Charleston, WV
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
West Virginia University Health Science Center Poison Control (Charleston Medical Division) is currently accepting applications for a Clinical Toxicology and Data SpecialistAbout the OpportunityThis individual in this position answers calls coming into the emergency and information lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning management recommendation plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the plan, the Poison Specialist uses the obtained patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure and information calls using the Poison Center’s on-line data collection system. This individual will assist the Director with maintaining West Virginia Poison Center equipment to meet operational needs and will also assist the Director with operational functions including posting of schedules and review of data quality.We strongly believe in work-life balance and keeping time for things we love outside our work. WVU offers generous benefits, including:
  • 13 paid holidays ( )
  • 24 annual leave (vacation) days per year
  • 18 sick days per year
(for when you’re ill, for when you need time to care for sick family, for your own, or your family’s, regularly scheduled medical appointments. Who is family for the purpose of this leave? A lot of people in your life including immediate relatives and in-laws as well as others considered to be members of your household living under the same roof)
  • WVU offers a range of (this position is a benefits-eligible non-classified staff position)
  • 401(a) retirement savings with 6% employee contribution match, eligibility to continue health insurance, and other retiree perks. Looking for ? Check out retirement health insurance benefits, retirement income, and FAQ’s.
  • Wellness programs
What you’ll do:
  • Answers calls coming into the emergency and information lines of the West Virginia Poison Center. Triages those calls according to severity and formulates a poisoning treatment management plan with speed and accuracy. When formulating the management plan, the Poison Specialist uses patient history, interpretation of laboratory data, and the results of mathematical calculations. Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of all poison exposure calls using the Poison Center’s on-line data collection system. Conducts follow-up calls on cases according to policy.
  • Reviews National Poison Data Center Coding for accuracy and makes corrections to ensure all America’s Poison Centers coding rules are followed.
  • Assists the Director with operational functions, including posting of schedules and reporting documents.
  • Assist the Director with equipment maintenance.
  • When not answering calls or completing documentation, works on continuing education pertaining to job responsibilities.
Qualifications
  • Doctor of Pharmacy degree or nursing degree; Doctor of Pharmacy degree with dual Masters of Business Administration preferred.
  • A minimum of one (1) year of experience. Will accept completion of School of Pharmacy Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences.
  • Advanced problem solving
  • Independent learning
  • Information retrieval and analysis
  • Computer skills
  • Ability to type with speed and accuracy
  • Mathematical calculation skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively and empathetically with cultural competence
  • Ability to work with others
  • Ability to hear and verbally communicate (in English) over the telephone
  • Must be able to read information from computer screens.

West Virginia University