Emory Healthcare

Controlled Substance Compliance Program Coordinator

  • Emory Healthcare
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Full Time
  • 17 days ago
Salary
$26.25 - $34.78 / Hour

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Job Description

Overview:
Belong. Connect. Thrive. At Emory Healthcare our team is leading the way in shaping the future of health care. We unite to improve lives through innovation, compassion, and unwavering commitment to achieving unparalleled excellence in patient care. Our pharmacy staff works side by side with our fellow health care providers creating an interdisciplinary team approach to patient care. The Pharmacy at Emory’s goal is to provide patient- and-family centered medication management to the patients we serve. We’re defining a new standard of care for humankind. Are YOU ready to join us?
Description:
The Pharmacy Controlled Substances Compliance Program Coordinator will work to support the department of pharmacy and hospital to achieve its department mission, goals, and vision.

Shift
: 8a-4:30p
  • This position will be responsible for routine controlled substance audits, completing proactive controlled substance monitoring, investigating potential diversion cases, contributing to departmental development and implementation of controlled substances (CS) best practices, oversight of regulatory and accreditation compliance, and operations and teamwork that support department initiatives.
  • Ensure all Board of Pharmacy and DEA requirements for controlled substances are met and maintained in an accurate and complete manner.
  • Documentation includes registration, scheduled inventory counting, diversion reporting, and record-keeping for all pharmacy locations.
  • Audit: CS procurement activities to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and segregation of duties. Distributive functions performed by department personnel involving CS. CS dispense, administration, return and waste transactions including that performed inter-and intra-departmentally. Access and utilization of controlled substances as needed. Controlled substance discrepancies via multiple manual or automated reports on a scheduled basis.
  • Facilitate return of expired CS inventory to the reverse distributor.
  • Investigate suspected loss or diversion in response to internally reported incidents and suspected diversion of CS using automated reports and analytics data.
  • Develop standard operating procedures to guide department and organization activity related to CS management.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Associates Degree required, and two (2) years of relevant project support experience.
  • Bachelors degree preferred.
  • Proficiency in Excel required.
  • Equivalent combination of experience, education, and training may be considered in lieu of degree.
JOIN OUR TEAM TODAY! Emory Healthcare (EHC), part of Emory University (EUV), is the most comprehensive academic health system in Georgia and the first and only in Georgia with a Magnet® designated ambulatory practice. We are made up of 11 hospitals-4 Magnet® designated, the Emory Clinic, and more than 425 provider locations. The Emory Healthcare Network, established in 2011, is the largest clinically integrated network in Georgia, with more than 3,450 physicians concentrating in 70 different subspecialties.
Additional Details:
Supporting a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, genetic information, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression and/or veteran's status. EHC does not discriminate on the basis of any factor stated above or prohibited under applicable law. EHC respects, values, and celebrates the unique perspectives and backgrounds of all individuals. EHC aspires to create an environment of collaboration and true belonging for all our patients and team members. Emory Healthcare (EHC) is committed to achieving a diverse workforce through equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
ACCOMODATIONS: EHC will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.”
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: (Medium-Heavy) 36-75 lbs., 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 20-35 lbs., 34-66% of the workday; (frequently); 10-20 lbs., 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 75 lbs. max; Carrying of objects up to 35 lbs.; Occasional to frequent standing & walking; Occasional sitting; Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing); Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure; Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors; Communicable diseases; Electrical shock; Floor Surfaces; Hot/Cold Temperatures; Indoor/Outdoor conditions; Latex; Lighting; Patient care/handling injuries; Radiation; Shift work; Travel may be required; Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators; environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.

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