Pharmacy Coordinator Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillance

Job Description

Pharmacy Coordinator
- Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillance

Job Code: PH3557

Primarily first shift 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | There is a staffing component at HYMC for one shift/week

ABOUT US

We are welcoming a new era in healthcare where achieving good health is just the beginning. At UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper, we believe in caring for the whole person by getting to know - and making connections with - our patients. By combining the talent and expertise of our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improving the patient experience.

As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medical technologies and feel a strong sense of satisfaction from making a difference in people s lives every day.

JOB
TYPE

Classification:
Nonexempt

Supervises Positions:
No

JOB SUMMARY

Description:

The Pharmacy Coordinator
- Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillance provides pharmacy services in a specialty area under the direct supervision of a licensed pharmacist to support UVA Health in its efforts of drug diversion prevention. The position will be dedicated to auditing the controlled substances medication use process and assisting in regulatory compliance for the pharmacy department.

Job Description:

• Demonstrates advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area
• Ability to coordinate diversion surveillance activities and personnel
• Applies professional knowledge, advanced technical skills, and ownership while working in the specialized area of the pharmacy
• Triages and escalates any questions or issues outside the pharmacy technician scope of practice to the supervisor as needed
• Ensures quality assurance is maintained according to departmental and legal requirements
• Conducts audits of inventories of automated dispensing cabinets and manual logs, administration and wasting documentation, and user access.
• Audits receiving procedures and filing for all controlled medication shipments and invoices.
• Reviews and follows up on regularly processed reports dealing with controlled substances as well as analyzing trends or issues.
• Participates in applicable committees and Drug Diversion Response Team.
• Maintains specialized acumen in technology and diversion software program for comprehensive auditing and reporting.
• Collaborates with pharmacy, nursing, and physician leaders to ensure controlled substance regulatory compliance is met.
• Participates in medication safety event reviews related to controlled substance handling
• Reviews and interprets data from multiple sources including, but not limited to, EMR documentation, automated dispensing cabinet systems, and any other information deemed pertinent.
• Ability to interpret regulations, rules, and laws to remain current on knowledge of regulatory standards for controlled substances
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned

Job Competencies - will be completed by compensation.

The incumbent may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or GED required

Experience:

2 years of experience as a certified Pharmacy Technician.

Licensure:
Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration is required. Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (ExCPT) required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Physical Demand Code:
Code, Title

Work Function/Activity:

OTHER

May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention:
Yes

On call responsibilities as directed:
No

Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed:
Yes

The base compensation range for this role is $22.07 - $36.55 hourly.

Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate s qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education. Please note that the pay range does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.