| Specialist in Poison Information |
| Posting Number |
req24863 |
| Department |
Poison Control Center |
| Department Website Link |
https://az-reach.com/ |
| Medical Sub-Speciality |
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| Location |
University of Arizona Health Sciences |
| Address |
Tucson, AZ USA |
| Position Highlights |
The Specialist in Poison Information will be responsible for answering calls regarding overdoses, envenomations, and toxic exposures from hospital personnel and the general public. This position will work closely with hospital personnel to provide life-saving information for patient management. Drug information, infectious disease, and other medical based calls will also be answered. Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
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| Duties & Responsibilities |
- Answering poisoning and drug information calls.
- Documenting all calls into Electronic Health Record and performing Quality Assurance.
- Performing outreach and educational activities.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong clinical knowledge related to pharmacy.
- Ability to problem solve.
- Ability to work well with others.
- Ability to perform well in stressful situations.
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| Minimum Qualifications |
- PharmD degree.
- Active AZ pharmacy license.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
- Previous experience as a Medical Scribe, CNA, LPN, RN, EMT, or Medical School student preferred.
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| Rank |
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| Tenure Information |
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Full Time/Part Time |
Full Time |
| Number of Hours Worked per Week |
40 |
| Job FTE |
1.0 |
| Work Calendar |
Fiscal |
| Job Category |
Health Care and Wellness |
| Benefits Eligible |
Yes - Full Benefits |
| Rate of Pay |
DOE |
| Compensation Type |
salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) |
| Type of criminal background check required: |
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) |
| Number of Vacancies |
1 |
| Target Hire Date |
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| Expected End Date |
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| Contact Information for Candidates |
Steven Dudley | dudley@pharmacy.arizona.edu |
| Open Date |
1/7/2026 |
| Open Until Filled |
Yes |
| Documents Needed to Apply |
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter |
| Special Instructions to Applicant |
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| Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report |
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses.Thesereports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu. |
University of Arizona
life insurance, vision insurance, sick time
Jan 07, 2026