Toxicology Management Specialist

The California Poison Control System is hiring for Toxicology Management Specialist to provide over the phone information to California health care professionals, and to the general public, regarding the diagnosis, assessment and treatment of poisoning or potential poisoning.

The California Poison Control System (CPCS) is a 24 hour-a-day informational hotline serving residents statewide in California. It is designated by the California Emergency Medical Services Authority and managed by the UCSF School of Pharmacy, Department of Clinical Pharmacy.

CPCS operates from 4 UC-affiliated answering sites (UCSF/ZSFG, UCDMC, Valley Children's Hospital, and UCSD) managing approximately 250,000 calls per year, utilizing the most up-to-date computerized information systems. The hotline service is linked to a translator service with the capability to handle multiple languages on a 24 hour per day basis.

Respond to calls to the California Poison Control System (CPCS) located at the San Francisco Division, on the ZSFG Hospital campus in San Francisco, CA. Provide assessment, information, management advice, in-depth consultation, and follow-up for emergency telephone toxicology and poisoning calls. Participate in scholarly activities to include research, publications, and professional organizations. Perform other duties as assigned.