Pharmacy Narcotic Integrity Specialist

The Pharmacy Narcotic Integrity Specialist is responsible for securing storage, managing, and overseeing controlled substances, ensuring compliance with DEA regulations and UT Health System policies.  Maintains narcotic integrity across UT Health San Antonio by conducting audits and identifying and resolving discrepancies in narcotic utilization.  Manages pharmacy software vendor relations to ensure inventory accuracy, oversee medication dispensing and disposal, mitigate shortages, and generate reports.  Collaborates with the Pharma Business Specialist on procurement activities, ensuring the seamless acquisition and distribution of controlled substances. Operating independently, this role works closely with the Pharmacy Director to uphold safe medication use and patient safety.

Ensures strict adherence to DEA regulations and UT Health System policies regarding controlled substances, maintaining the highest standards of legal and ethical responsibility. Oversees the secure distribution, handling, and integrity of all narcotic use across UT Health San Antonio, preventing diversion and ensuring proper documentation. Conducts routine audits of narcotic utilization, identifying discrepancies, investigating root causes, and implementing corrective actions to maintain compliance and accuracy. Proactively addresses all narcotic-related discrepancies, coordinating with relevant personnel to resolve issues efficiently and prevent future occurrences. Manages vendor relationships and procurement processes, ensuring consistent supply of controlled substances and compliance with purchasing regulations. Utilizes Pharmacy management software, such as Bluesight, to monitor controlled substance inventory, track utilization trends, generate reports, and implement system updates for accuracy and efficiency. Work closely with the pharmacy business specialist to ensure optimal vendor management and inventory accountability. Prepares detailed reports on narcotic usage, discrepancies, compliance issues, and system updates for internal and regulatory review. Performs other duties as assigned to support pharmacy operations.

Extensive knowledge of drug names, medical terminology, and pharmaceutical calculations. Proficiency in common computer applications, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Expertise in pharmacy management systems such as Epic, Omnicell, and Bluesight software. Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with hospital staff and patients. Advanced critical thinking, investigation, and analytical skills, with the ability to identify issues and implement effective solutions. Excellent customer service skills, prioritizing patient and hospital team needs while demonstrating empathy in all interactions. Strong organizational and time management skills, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in task completion.

Education:

• High School Graduate or Equivalent Required
• Technical School; Pharmacy Technician Curriculum 

Licenses/Certifications:

• CPhT Certified Pharmacy Technician Required Upon Hire
• LPT Licenses Pharmacy Technician Required Upon Hire

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits. 
Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. 
Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist. 
Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits. Life Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates. 
Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers. 
Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options: