Corporate Controlled Substance Compliance Specialist

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. • Albany, NY

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Professional Care Medical Practice, P.C. is seeking a Controlled Substance Compliance Specialist for its Legal and Compliance Department, working across facilities throughout New York State. The role oversees the organization’s controlled substance compliance program across multiple correctional health care facilities. The specialist collaborates with the Legal Department and Corporate Compliance Specialists, Clinical and Nursing Operations, pharmacy vendors, and on-site facility leadership to promote compliance with federal and state laws, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and company policies related to controlled substances.

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Travel to assigned facilities is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Compliance, Pharmacy, Nursing, Criminal Justice, Public Health, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least three years of experience in healthcare compliance, pharmacy operations, controlled substance compliance, regulatory affairs, auditing, investigations, or a related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DEA regulations, controlled substance recordkeeping requirements, inventory management, and diversion prevention practices.
• Strong organizational, analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel to company facilities as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an accredited institution, with proven leadership and management experience.
• Juris Doctor degree with at least three years of regulatory compliance experience.
• Certified Healthcare Compliance (CHC), Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Registered Nurse (RN), Pharmacist (RPh/PharmD), or similar professional credential.
• Experience in correctional healthcare, hospital, long-term care, or pharmacy settings.
• Experience conducting audits, inspections, investigations, and regulatory reviews.

Responsibilities

• Monitor organizational compliance with applicable federal and state controlled substance regulations, including DEA requirements and state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically revise policies, procedures, forms, and guidance documents concerning controlled substance management, accountability, diversion prevention, recordkeeping, and disposal.
• Conduct facility audits, inspections, and compliance reviews to assess adherence to company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Review controlled substance inventories, documentation, discrepancy reports, destruction records, and related compliance data to identify trends and risks.
• Investigate controlled substance discrepancies, losses, diversion concerns, and other compliance-related matters as directed.
• Monitor corrective action plans and collaborate with facility leadership to address identified deficiencies.
• Serve as a compliance resource to facility Health Services Administrators, Regional Managers, Medical Directors, nursing staff, and executive leadership.
• Develop and conduct educational and in-service training related to controlled substance compliance, diversion prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect data and prepare audit reports, compliance summaries, performance metrics, and other reports as requested by leadership.
• Assist with preparation for regulatory inspections, accreditation surveys, audits, investigations, and record requests.
• Participate in Quality Assurance and Continuous Quality Improvement activities related to pharmaceutical operations and controlled substance management.
• Monitor developments in applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards and communicate necessary operational changes to leadership.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Salary negotiable and commensurate with experience.
• Single and family health insurance, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits available.
• Retirement benefits, including a 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package and floating holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level