Pharmacy Coordinator Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillance
 The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia | |
$22.07 - $36.55 hourly.
| |
 United States, Virginia, Haymarket | |
 Jul 22, 2026 | |
|
Pharmacy Coordinator - Controlled SubstanceDiversionSurveillance Job Code:PH3557 Primarily first shift 8:00 AM-4:30 PM | There is a staffing component at HYMC for one shift/week. The other 4 days a week working on controlled substance tasks. 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 andexpertiseof our people, the breadth of capabilities across our system, and our commitment to helping our communities get better and stay healthy, we are improvingthe patientexperience. As a UVA Health Northern VA & Culpeper team member, you will have a voice in patient care decisions, support the most advanced medicaltechnologiesand feela strong senseof satisfaction from making a difference in people's lives every day. JOB TYPE Classification:Nonexempt Supervises Positions:No JOB SUMMARY Description:ThePharmacy Coordinator - Controlled Substance Diversion Surveillanceprovides 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 performadditionalduties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education:High School Diploma or GEDrequired Experience:2 years of experience as a certified Pharmacy Technician. Licensure:Commonwealth of Virginia Pharmacy Technician Registration isrequired. 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 toattend 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. The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. | |