Health Care Specialist - Poison Center

Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN
Category Healthcare
Job Description
Role Overview

Under supervision, provides emergency information and treatment recommendations by phone for poison exposures involving substances of a nontoxic or minimal toxic nature; and promotes public poison prevention education.

What You Will Do

Responds to telephone calls from the public regarding nontoxic or minor poison exposures, determines the type and severity of each exposure, and recommends initial first aid and treatment advice per poison center guidelines.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Promotes positive customer relations, accurately records medical case information, and participates in case review and quality assurance activities.

Requirements

  • 2 years of college education (health and/or science related studies preferred)
  • Graduation from an accredited Pharmacy Technician Program, or Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic Program
  • An approved equivalent combination of education and experience
  • LICENSES/ CERTIFICATIONS - TBD

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life, Short and Long-term Term Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Funds
  • Paid Time Off
  • Tuition reimbursement
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