Job Description Summary: | The National Capital Poison Center, founded in 1980, is an independent, private, not-for-profit 501(3) organization affiliated with The George Washington University Medical Center. In recognition of its high quality, the Center is accredited by the American Association of Poison Control Centers. The mission of National Capital Poison Center is to prevent poisonings, save lives, and limit injury from poisoning. In addition to saving lives, Poison Control decreases health care costs of poisoning cases. The National Capital Poison Center is seeking a Poison Information Specialist to provide telephone toxicologic consultations to public and health professional callers involved in the management or prevention of poison emergencies. This is a specialized position focused on poison prevention, limiting injury, and saving lives. This position works directly with the public by consulting over the phone to advise on poison interactions. This position also routinely engages in education forums and public dialogues. Duties Include:
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. |
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Minimum Qualifications: | Qualified candidates will hold: *AND: *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: |
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Typical Hiring Range | Commensurate with Experience. |
Campus Location: | Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C. |
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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-Friday; must be able to work all shifts including weekdays, weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays. |
Will this job require the employee to work on site? | Yes |
Employee Onsite Status | On-campus (in person) |
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 |
Internal Applicants Only? | No |
Posting Number: | S012423 |
Job Open Date: | 02/14/2024 |
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. |