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Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

Narcotic Specialist

Prepare, compound, and dispense medications under the supervision of a Pharmacist while supporting all phases of pharmacy operations. This role serves as a key contributor to medication accountability and diversion prevention, ensuring compliance with controlled substance regulations and supporting audit readiness, patient safety, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Medication Accountability & Diversion Prevention (Critical Function)

• Lead medication diversion monitoring activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting across multiple systems

• Reconcile medication dispensing activity, with a focus on controlled substances, ensuring compliance with state, federal, and regulatory requirements (DEA, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission)

• Identify, investigate, and resolve medication discrepancies and variances

• Conduct routine and for-cause audits to ensure compliance and audit readiness

• Educate staff on medication handling, compliance standards, and diversion prevention practices

• Escalate and report suspected diversion to Pharmacy Director in accordance with legal requirements

• Support continuous improvement of internal controls and diversion detection strategies

Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC)

• Manage user access, medication stocking, and system accuracy

• Monitor inventory levels and adjust par levels as needed

• Generate reports and investigate discrepancies

• Perform basic troubleshooting and maintenance

• Ensure compliance with controlled substance handling policies

IV Compounding & Sterile Preparation

• Perform sterile compounding using aseptic technique in compliance with USP standards

• Prepare small and large volume admixtures, specialty solutions, and syringes (as applicable)

• Support TPN preparation and equipment maintenance (when applicable)

• Maintain cleanroom standards and regulatory compliance

Medication Distribution

• Prepare, label, and dispense medications for pharmacist verification

• Manage bulk and patient-specific medication fills

• Deliver medications securely while maintaining patient confidentiality

• Process missing doses and first-dose requests accurately

Pharmacy Operations & Support

• Repackage and barcode medications in compliance with regulations

• Process charges, orders, returns, and inventory reconciliation

• Support purchasing and supply management

• Assist with training and mentoring new technicians

• Perform inspections, outdate tracking, and environmental monitoring

• Restock code carts and ensure readiness

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED (Required)

• Bachelor's Other-Preferred

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Registered Pharmacy Technician (Required)

• Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) (Required)

Required Minimum Experience

• Minimum 2 years hospital pharmacy experience across pharmacy operations

• Experience with automated dispensing cabinets, inventory management, and medication workflows

• Minimum 1 year experience in inventory management or pharmacy automation systems

Required Minimum Skills

• Strong knowledge of controlled substance