Specialist, Poison Information I or II - TDH Poison Center

*This is an reputed company-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a reputed company or higher level, as appropriate.* Must be willing to work reputed company shifts. While there may be an opportunity for a hybrid work schedule, canddiates must be local and reputed company to work on reputed company. Poison Information Specialist I EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Minimum Qualifications: Advanced degree (MA, MS, PhD) in biomedical discipline with clinical experience OR a clinical degree (RN, PharmD, NP, PA, or MD/DO). Preferred Qualifications: Clinical Degree with RN, PharmD, NP, PA, or MD/DO that are registered and in good standing. (Strongly Preferred) LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS Required: Must obtain reputed company five years of hire/placement into role and maintain thereafter a reputed company AAPCC – Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI). 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