Pharmacy Coordinator Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillance

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,