Poison Information Specialist - req# 27520 - University of New Mexico

Albuquerque, NM

About the Job

Poison Information Specialist

Requisition ID	req27520
Working Title	Poison Information Specialist
Position Grade	15
Position Summary	The University of New Mexico College of Pharmacyand the New Mexico Poison and Drug Information Center (NMPDIC) in Albuquerque,are seeking a Poison Information Specialist for the Poison Center. The NMPDICis a major teaching site for UNM's College of Pharmacy and School of Medicine. Located in the historically-rich southwest, theCollege of Pharmacy is part of the Health Sciences campus and workscollaboratively with the School of Medicine, College of Nursing, UNM Hospitals,and UNM Cancer Research and Treatment Center in the state's largest healthcomplex. For more information, go to http://nmpoisoncenter.unm.edu/ The NMPDIC is accredited as a Regional PoisonCenter by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. NMPDIC providesservices to the entire state of New Mexico on a 24/7 basis. We providetreatment recommendations during possible poisonings, collaborate with theDepartment of Health during statewide and national emergencies, and assistemergency personnel during hazardous material incidents. In addition to theSpecialists, the NMPDIC employs a full-time Educator who represents NMPDIC atfairs, group presentations to audiences of all ages, training, and collaborationwith pharmacy students, and many other collaborative efforts. RequiredDuties & Responsibilities: Receive and respond totelephone inquiries from the general public, health care practitioners, andother agencies regarding poison and drug information. Provide information on thetoxicity of drugs, poisons, chemicals, biologics, hazardous materials, andother substances; Recommend antidotes, treatments, and/or courses of action tocallers in emergency situations. Provide information on allaspects of drug usage to health care practitioners, agencies, and the public,as assigned. After the three-to-ninemonth training period, the schedule will consist of the Midnight Shiftexclusively Some weekends and holidaysare required. See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment	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.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Certification/LicensureMust 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.
Preferred Qualifications	(Certified) Poison Information Specialist Emergency Department or ICU experience Proficient in Excel and Word Experience using electronic clinical database resources Strong verbal and written communication skills Be able to type 50 WPM Previous elective course or experiential rotation in toxicology
Additional Requirements	After the three-to-nine month training period, the schedule will consist of the Midnight Shift exclusively. Some weekends and holidays are required.
Campus	Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department	Poison Control (040A)
Employment Type	Staff
Staff Type	Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status	Non-Exempt
Pay	Hourly: $35.71 to $53.61
Benefits Eligible	This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement	Temporary and on-call employees working an appointment percentage of 26 (.26 FTE) or greater, per quarter, will be eligible to earn retirement service credits and thus are required to make New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB) contributions. More information pertaining to your FTE and NMERB contributions can be reviewed on the NMERB Guidelines Clarified webpage.
Background Check Required	Yes
For Best Consideration Date	11/10/2023
Application Instructions	Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit 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)
*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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