Pharmacist, Poison Control, Evenings at Norton Healthcare – Louisville, Kentucky
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, Kentucky, 40201, United States
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Location: Louisville, Kentucky
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job ID: 155117
Facility Group: Norton Hospital
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Pharmacist-Poison Control serves as an expert clinical consultant to physicians and healthcare providers as well as an advocate for patients ensuring poisoned patients are seen promptly and treated expertly to resolve their toxicity. The incumbent consults with healthcare providers from all healthcare facilities in Kentucky to provide the most appropriate and up to date pharmacotherapy recommendations. The Pharmacist-Poison Control also to assess the degree of clinical toxicity and choose the course of therapy to improve the patient's clinical progress in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Communication is accomplished in a remote fashion with the medical team. For patients contacting the center directly, the incumbent assesses the need for medical care, provides instructions for pre-hospital management, and alerts the healthcare based medical team to the needs of the incoming patient. The incumbent also works directly with 911 and pre-hospital emergency medical providers to provide consultation for treatment and stabilization of patients on-site and during transport. The pharmacist additionally responds to medication related inquiries concerning therapy appropriateness, dosing errors, and assessment and management of adverse medication effects. Candidates are pharmacists, certified as specialists in poison information by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) with excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be able to work independently and effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment, communicating telephonically and simultaneously managing multiple medical databases and electronic documentation. Must be a team player with a positive attitude able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. Must be willing to teach and supervise medical professional students and residents when on-site for clinical instruction.
As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. You may also be eligible for various hiring programs:
Qualifications
Required:
Desired:
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Screening requirements:
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
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Norton Healthcare Careers - Together, We Will.
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Norton Healthcare strives to make the Norton Healthcare Careers site accessible to all job seekers. If you're a candidate with a disability, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs during the application process.
If you have a disability and need to request a reasonable accommodation, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org
Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
Job Category: Pharmacy
Job ID: 155117
Facility Group: Norton Hospital
Job Description
Responsibilities
The Pharmacist-Poison Control serves as an expert clinical consultant to physicians and healthcare providers as well as an advocate for patients ensuring poisoned patients are seen promptly and treated expertly to resolve their toxicity. The incumbent consults with healthcare providers from all healthcare facilities in Kentucky to provide the most appropriate and up to date pharmacotherapy recommendations. The Pharmacist-Poison Control also to assess the degree of clinical toxicity and choose the course of therapy to improve the patient's clinical progress in the most appropriate and efficient manner. Communication is accomplished in a remote fashion with the medical team. For patients contacting the center directly, the incumbent assesses the need for medical care, provides instructions for pre-hospital management, and alerts the healthcare based medical team to the needs of the incoming patient. The incumbent also works directly with 911 and pre-hospital emergency medical providers to provide consultation for treatment and stabilization of patients on-site and during transport. The pharmacist additionally responds to medication related inquiries concerning therapy appropriateness, dosing errors, and assessment and management of adverse medication effects. Candidates are pharmacists, certified as specialists in poison information by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) with excellent clinical, interpersonal, and communication skills. Must be able to work independently and effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment, communicating telephonically and simultaneously managing multiple medical databases and electronic documentation. Must be a team player with a positive attitude able to work in a multi-disciplinary environment. Must be willing to teach and supervise medical professional students and residents when on-site for clinical instruction.
As an employee, you will have access to a variety of programs to enhance your experience and well-being, including learning and career growth opportunities, an employee wellness program, employee resource groups, and volunteer opportunities. You may also be eligible for various hiring programs:
- Tuition Assistance to aid with school costs.
- Relocation Assistance to help you make the Louisville Metropolitan or Southern Indiana area your new home.
- Employee Referral Incentive to thank you for networking and helping us to grow.
- Employee Assistance Program to provide access to well-being support should you need it.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor Degree in pharmacy (BS Pharm)
- Pharmacist AND One of: ABAT or CSPI Must obtain within 2 years
Desired:
- Doctorate Degree in Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Certification by the American Board of Applied Toxicology OR Certified Specialist in Poison Information
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Screening requirements:
- Background check
- License & education verification
- Employment reference verification
- Drug Screen
Norton Healthcare offers a competitive benefit package, including:
- Paid vacation, sick days and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- 403b/401k retirement plan
- View more: Benefits Guide
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Discover meaningful career opportunities at NortonHealthcareCareers.com.
Norton Healthcare Careers - Together, We Will.
Norton Healthcare is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients from throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. The not-for-profit hospital and health care system is Louisville's second largest employer, with more than 20,000 employees.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Norton Healthcare strives to make the Norton Healthcare Careers site accessible to all job seekers. If you're a candidate with a disability, we will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your needs during the application process.
If you have a disability and need to request a reasonable accommodation, email recruitment@nortonhealthcare.org
Equal Employment Opportunity is the law.
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