Poison Information Pharmacy Intern

Prepare for a future pharmacist role

Learn clinical, communication, and leadership skills, mentored by a team of experienced Certified Specialists in Poison Information.

Washington State Foundational Public Health Services After Hours Project

Poison Information Interns independently respond to Public Health After Hours inquiries from the general public and health care professionals, including communicable disease notifiable condition reporting by healthcare providers, calls from the public with general questions, or reports of public health emergencies.

Washington Poison Center Call Center

Poison Information Interns work in a multi-disciplinary team under the direct supervision of a Certified Specialist in Poison Information to respond to inquiries regarding poison exposures or related information requests.

Skills Development

• Assist with proper utilization of community, social, and healthcare resources.
• Independently conduct patient interviews.
• Perform patient assessments.
• Utilize knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, math, basic sciences, and pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic variations in drug absorption, distribution, metabolism, and elimination.
• Evaluate medical literature
• Contribute to research studies
• Modify care to the age and development status of the infant, toddler, school-age child, adolescent, adult, geriatric, or disabled patient.
• Share toxicology expertise with healthcare professionals regarding management of the poisoned patient.