Corporate Controlled Substance Compliance Specialist

PrimeCare Medical • Pittsburg, PA

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About The Position

PrimeCare Medical, Inc. is seeking a Controlled Substance Compliance Specialist for its Legal and Compliance Department. The role oversees the company’s controlled substance compliance program across correctional health care facilities in Pennsylvania. The specialist works with the Legal Department and Corporate Compliance Specialists, Clinical and Nursing Operations, pharmacy vendors, and facility leadership to promote compliance with applicable laws, regulations, accreditation standards, and company policies concerning controlled substances.

This is a full-time, Monday-through-Friday position during normal business hours. Travel to assigned company 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 federal and state controlled substance regulations, including DEA requirements and applicable state Board of Pharmacy regulations.
• Develop, implement, maintain, and periodically revise policies, procedures, forms, and guidance 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 matters as directed.
• Monitor corrective action plans and collaborate with facility leadership to address deficiencies.
• Serve as a compliance resource to Health Services Administrators, Regional Managers, Medical Directors, nursing staff, and executive leadership.
• Develop and conduct educational and in-service training on controlled substance compliance, diversion prevention, and regulatory requirements.
• Collect data and prepare audit reports, compliance summaries, performance metrics, and other reports 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

• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families.
• Company-paid life insurance, with additional insurance benefits available.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and floating holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Negotiable compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

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