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Lexington Health Inc

Intake Representative

West Columbia, SC · On-site

$34K - $39K/yr

Including, but not limited to dispatching and tracking calls from private practices, pharmacies ... Contacts interpreters, radiology, poison control, etc. as needed for patient care. * Performs all ...

Arctic Slope Native Association

Pharmacy Technician

Barrow, AK · On-site

$21.75 - $26.50/hr

Perform the technical functions associated with the delivery of pharmaceutical care by maintaining ... Maintain records of pharmacy transactions as required by law and as necessary to maintain control ...

Denver Health

Technician Trainee, Pharmacy

Denver, CO · On-site

$21/hr

... a pharmacist or certified pharmacy technician, performs pharmacy-related functions to provide ... control, including auditing and record keeping. • Maintains secure storage and records of all ...

Denver Health

Technician Trainee, Pharmacy

Campus, IL

$21/hr

Assists with inventory maintenance and control, including auditing and record keeping. Maintains ... Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and ...

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How much do poison control pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for poison control pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Poison Control Pharmacist job?

A Poison Control Pharmacist is a healthcare professional who specializes in managing and providing guidance on toxic exposures, medication overdoses, and poisoning cases. They work in poison control centers, offering critical advice to healthcare providers and the public by assessing risks and recommending appropriate treatments. Their role involves interpreting toxicology data, ensuring safe medication use, and collaborating with emergency responders. By quickly analyzing poisoning cases, they help prevent serious health complications and improve patient outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Poison Control Pharmacist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Poison Control Pharmacist, you need a solid background in clinical pharmacology, toxicology, and pharmacy, typically supported by pharmacist licensure and experience in poison information or emergency medicine. Familiarity with poison information databases, electronic documentation systems, and industry resources like Micromedex or TOXNET is crucial. Strong communication, critical thinking, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are soft skills that set you apart in this role. These skills ensure accurate and timely triage of toxic exposures, effective counseling of the public and health professionals, and support swift, lifesaving interventions.

What does a typical shift look like for a Poison Control Pharmacist?

A typical shift for a Poison Control Pharmacist involves answering calls from the public and healthcare professionals about potential poison exposures, assessing the severity of each situation, and providing evidence-based treatment recommendations. You may also assist with data entry, contribute to poison surveillance efforts, and support ongoing education for staff and the community. The role often involves collaborating closely with other pharmacists, toxicologists, nurses, and sometimes emergency response teams. Shifts can be fast-paced and vary between daytime, evenings, nights, or weekends, depending on the needs of the poison control center. Flexibility and teamwork are essential, as each day brings a variety of cases and learning opportunities.

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Infographic showing various Poison Control Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, and 13% Part Time. Highlights an 93% In-person, and 7% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $126,701 per year, or $60.9 per hour.
Director - Pharmacy

Director - Pharmacy

St. John's Episcopal Hospital

Far Rockaway, NY • On-site

$185K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

EHS Overview:
Episcopal Health Services Inc. (EHS) is a health system located on the Rockaway Peninsula in Queens, New York. EHS provides inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care to the diverse populations of the Rockaways, Five Towns, South Nassau, and beyond. The system offers comprehensive preventive, diagnostic, and rehabilitative services to people of all faiths.
St. John's Episcopal Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission's Health Facilities Accreditation Program and is approved by the New York State Department of Health. The hospital is a recipient of the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Stroke Quality Achievement Award and the Gold-Plus Get with the Guidelines®-Heart Failure Quality Achievement Award from the American Heart Association. Additionally, St. John's is proud to be redesignated as a Baby-Friendly® Hospital by Baby-Friendly USA - the accrediting body and national authority for the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative (BFHI) in the United States.
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Type: Full-Time 75 Hours Bi-Weekly
Shift: Days
Hours: 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Pay: $185,000
Job Description:
The Director is responsible to establish the mission, goals and action plans for the Pharmacy. Guides and directs activities of the Pharmacy Department so that standards are maintained, policies carried out and satisfactory pharmacy service is rendered to all recipients. They will coordinate objectives and services of the other departments. His/her will supervise drug information, Poison Control Information, to other departments, physicians, other professional personnel and patients. Responsible that appropriate educational and in-service activities are conducted, including pharmacy staff, hospital staff, patients (including relatives and significant others). Conducts required correspondence (including monthly pharmacy reports to administration, minutes of Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee), oversees purchasing and receiving of pharmaceuticals, executes appropriate forms and appropriate records.
Responsibilities:
  • Interviews manufacturer's representatives
  • Provides technical and administrative direction over dispensing of drugs, floor supply drugs, materials and items issued by the pharmacy for in-patient, out-patient, personnel and other departments. Initiates the charges and keeps records of this
  • Keeps in proper form all records required relating to the purchase and dispensing of legend drugs
  • Responsible for the keeping of special records such as controlled substances
  • Prepares semiannual controlled substance inventory report
  • Provides for the proper storage of drugs in order to prevent loss or deterioration
  • Responsible for security of restricted drugs
  • Insures against unauthorized refills of prescriptions, sales of legend drugs and changes in prescriptions
  • Eliminates from stock all misbranded and adulterated drugs including outdated drugs and drugs not properly labeled, returning merchandise for credit
  • Prepares or authorizes appropriate personnel forms
  • Responsible for professional experience of pharmacy interns and students
  • Maintains time records for pharmacy personnel and oversees the preparation of work schedules
  • Prepares yearly objectives for department, initiates the plans and follows through to their completion
  • Supervises keeping of departmental records, departmental requisitions and clerical functions
  • Prepares annual budget for department
  • Is a member of the Infection Control Committee, Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee, Medication Management Committee, Diabetic Patient Education Committee, IRB and other appropriate committees
  • Represents pharmacy department at official functions and meetings or delegates a representative to do so
  • Responsible to develop, implement policies and procedures that support the provision of service. Responsible to review policies and procedures annually, ensure Policy and Procedure Manual is current and in compliance with JCAHO standards
  • Responsible to update Hospital Formulary in accordance with Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee recommendations
  • Oversees that information regarding new products are circulated to health care professionals by issuing Hospital Newsletters or memos
  • Prepares incident reports for accidents which occurred within department
  • Coordinates medication usage evaluation audits, following recommendation of P&T Committee
  • Participates and coordinates in-service educational programs for pharmacy staff, hospital staff, patients and their families
  • Responsible to oversee monthly inspections of all areas where drugs are dispensed or stored
  • Responsible to assess and improve the quality of care and services provided, including providing the necessary resources to perform the functions
  • Responsible to ensure compliance to all recommendations made by the P&T Committee, after approved by the Medical Staff

Requirements:
  • NYS Pharmacist License required
  • PharmD degree required/ PGY1 Preferred from an accredited program
  • 5 years' experience as a pharmacist
  • 5 years' experience in a supervisory role
  • Familiarity with minimum standards of the American Society of Hospital Pharmacists
  • Must have a thorough knowledge of pharmacy, pharmaceuticals, pharmacology, purchase practices, and the administration and operation of hospital pharmacy services
  • Authorized to sign NYS Official Prescriptions

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