Poison Center - Pharmacist

**Posting Number** RTF00238PO26 **USC Market Title** Pharmacist **Link to USC Market Title** https://uscjobs.sc.edu/titles/156304 **Business Title (Internal Title)** Poison Center - Pharmacist **Campus** Columbia **Work County** Richland **College/Division** College of Pharmacy **Department** COP South Carolina Poison Center **Anticipated Hiring Range** $84,820 - $131,471 **Location of Vacancy** **Part/Full Time** Full Time **Hours per Week** 37.5 **Work Schedule** * Schedule varies as assigned by Director of the Poison Center to ensure 24/7 coverage. * Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department. **Type of Staff Position** Staff Research Grant (SRGP) **Basis** 12 months **Job Search Category** Other Professional About USC **About University of South Carolina** From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond. Benefits for Research Grant or Time-Limited Positions Are Indicated Below The University of South Carolina (UofSC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about UofSC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu. Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding. **South Carolina Retirement** Yes **State Insurance Programs** Yes **Annual Leave** Yes **Sick Leave** Yes Position Description **Advertised Job Summary** The South Carolina Poison Center is seeking to hire a Pharmacist to join our team. The Pharmacist serves in the South Carolina Poison Center and provides professional toxicology consultation and drug information services to healthcare professionals and the public. Under limited supervision of the Medical Director and Center Director, this position applies advanced pharmacologic knowledge and established poison center protocols to assess toxic exposures, evaluate medication-related risks, and recommend appropriate management strategies. The primary goal of the position is to ensure accurate, timely, and evidence-based poison and drug information guidance that supports patient safety and public health throughout South Carolina. **Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience** * Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 1 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. **Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials** * Licensed as a registered pharmacist by the South Carolina Board of Pharmacy **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience in providing poison and drug information **Knowledge/Skills/Abilities** * Up-to-date knowledge of drug and poison information to relay to the public; and, or, skills to direct callers to appropriate caregivers in emergency situations. Job Duties **Job Duty** **Provide Toxicology Consultation and Drug Information Services:** Respond to poison exposure and medication-related inquiries from healthcare professionals and the public to promote safe and appropriate patient care. Utilize established toxicology protocols, pharmacologic resources, and professional judgment to assess exposure severity, evaluate risk, and recommend appropriate management or referral. Conduct follow-up evaluations as necessary to monitor patient outcomes and ensure continuity of care. **Essential Function** Yes **Percentage of Time** 65 **Job Duty** **Maintain Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance:** Document all consultations, assessments, recommendations, and follow-up activities in the poison center electronic data management system to ensure accurate records, regulatory compliance, and adherence to grant and quality assurance standards. Review case entries for completeness and accuracy. **Essential Function** Yes **Percentage of Time** 20 **Job Duty** **Contribute to Quality Improvement and Operational Support:** Participate in case review, data analysis, and quality assurance activities to support continuous improvement of poison center services. Assist with development and refinement of protocols and contribute to research or reporting initiatives as assigned. **Essential Function** Yes **Percentage of Time** 10 **Job Duty** **Maintain Professional Competency and Support Training:** Maintain active pharmacist licensure and required continuing education. Support training and guidance of student assistants or poison information providers to ensure consistent application of protocols and documentation standards. **Essential Function** Yes **Percentage of Time** 5 Position Attributes **Hazardous weather category** Essential **Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.** No Posting Detail Information **Number of Vacancies** 1 **Desired Start Date** **Position End Date** **Job Open Date** 10/12/2026 **Job Close Date** 11/26/2026 **Open Until Filled** No **Special Instructions to Applicant** Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by November 26, 2026. **Quicklink for Posting** https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/214437 **EEO Statement** The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.