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Emory Healthcare

Regulatory Compliance Pharmacist

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Emory Healthcare

Atlanta, US · Full-time · $115,000 – $155,000

About this role

Emory Healthcare seeks an experienced pharmacist to oversee the regulatory and compliance program for federal and state requirements including GA BOP, DEA, DSCSA, and FDA. The role emphasizes diversion prevention, controlled substance accountability, proper medication handling, accreditation survey readiness, USP standards adherence, and patient safety initiatives. Fuel your professional journey in a supportive environment with valuable resources.

Oversee 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 regulatory requirements, USP documentation, and compliance records while assisting with medication safety event investigations.

Collaborate with internal and system pharmacy, operational, and clinical leadership to maintain open communication and provide updates on findings. Participate in meetings on drug diversion, compliance, safety, security, and accreditation. Serve as primary liaison between pharmacy operations, compliance, and leadership for consistent adherence.

Evaluate workflow modifications to prevent diversion and meet regulatory needs, while tracking REMS program compliance. Benefit from comprehensive health coverage starting day one, student loan repayment assistance, family-focused perks, wellness incentives, and ongoing mentorship programs. Reach new heights in your career with leadership development opportunities.

Requirements

  • Licensed pharmacist with Georgia Board of Pharmacy (GA BOP) registration
  • Knowledge of federal requirements including DEA, DSCSA, and FDA regulations
  • Expertise in controlled substance accountability and diversion prevention
  • Familiarity with USP standards and accreditation survey readiness
  • Experience in data analytics for drug diversion detection
  • Ability to conduct regulatory audits and compliance documentation reviews
  • Skills in investigating medication safety events

Responsibilities

  • Oversees and optimizes data analytics related to identification and prevention of controlled substance mismanagement and drug diversion
  • Coordinates timely investigations of suspected drug diversion with site leaders and Drug Diversion Response Team
  • Assists with education, coaching, and training following diversion cases or deviations from standard operating procedures
  • Performs audits related to regulatory requirements, USP, and compliance documentation
  • Assists with investigating pharmacy medication safety events and participates in multi-disciplinary meetings
  • Evaluates and facilitates workflow modifications to prevent diversion and meet regulatory requirements
  • Serves as primary backup to the controlled substance coordinator
  • Reviews and presents key performance indicator data on regulatory compliance to leadership

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health benefits that start day one
  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance & Reimbursement Programs
  • Family-focused benefits
  • Wellness incentives
  • Ongoing mentorship and leadership programs