Regulatory Compliance Pharmacist

1w1 week ago

Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, US · Full-time · $120,000 – $155,000

About this role

Emory Healthcare seeks an experienced pharmacist to oversee the regulatory and compliance program related to federal and state requirements including GA BOP, DEA, DSCSA, and FDA. This role focuses on diversion prevention, controlled substance accountability, proper medication handling, accreditation survey readiness, USP standards adherence, and patient safety initiatives. Join a supportive environment that fuels professional growth.

Oversee and optimize data analytics to identify and prevent controlled substance mismanagement and drug diversion. Coordinate timely investigations of suspected diversion with site leaders and the Drug Diversion Response Team. Perform audits on manual and electronic USP and compliance documentation.

Work collaboratively with internal and system pharmacy, operational, and clinical leadership. Serve as the primary liaison between pharmacy operations, compliance, and leadership for accreditation adherence. Attend meetings on drug diversion, compliance, safety, security, and accreditation.

Provide education, coaching, and training following discrepancies or deviations from standard operating procedures. Evaluate workflow modifications to meet regulatory requirements and prevent diversion. Benefit from ongoing mentorship, leadership programs, comprehensive health benefits starting day one, student loan repayment assistance, family-focused benefits, and wellness incentives.

Requirements

Experienced pharmacist with knowledge of federal and state requirements including GA BOP, DEA, DSCSA, and FDA
Expertise in diversion prevention and controlled substance accountability
Familiarity with USP standards, accreditation survey readiness, and patient safety initiatives
Proficiency in investigating pharmacy medication safety events
Ability to conduct data analytics for compliance and high-risk practices
Skills in auditing receiving, ordering, and processing of controlled substances

Responsibilities

Oversees and optimizes data analytics related to the identification and prevention of controlled substance mismanagement and drug diversion
Coordinates timely investigations of suspected drug diversion in collaboration with site leaders and the Drug Diversion Response Team
Assists with education and coaching following a confirmed case of diversion and ensures timely reporting and documentation
Performs audits related to regulatory requirements including manual and electronic USP and compliance documentation
Evaluates and facilitates workflow modifications to prevent diversion and meet regulatory and accreditation requirements
Reviews and presents key performance indicator data related to regulatory, compliance, and accreditation to leadership
Serves as the primary liaison between pharmacy operations, compliance, and leadership
Tracks and assists with REMS program compliance and audits