Diversion Prevention Pharmacy Technician

Ventura•Ventura, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diversion Prevention Pharmacy Technician serves as a dedicated support resource to the Controlled Substance Use Coordinator, functioning as a direct operational extension to the organization’s diversion prevention program. Working under the Coordinator’s supervision and direction, this position carries out the day-to-day surveillance, investigative, auditing, recordkeeping, and educational functions that allow CMH’s controlled substance compliance program to operate proactively and at scale. A key responsibility of this role is the daily investigation, reconciliation, and resolution of narcotic discrepancies, including follow-up with staff, documentation, and escalation of unresolved issues to ensure regulatory compliance and medication accountability. Equally important, the position advances CMH toward a stronger, more defensible regulatory compliance posture by ensuring that controlled substance oversight is consistent, data-driven, and aligned with current DEA, California Board of Pharmacy, CDPH, and healthcare accreditation organization standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
Current CA Pharmacy Technician license
Two (2) years of acute care or health system pharmacy experience
Two (2) years of experience with automated dispensing cabinets

Nice To Haves

Pharmacy Technician Board Certified
Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Experience in controlled substance compliance, diversion prevention, or pharmacy auditing
Familiarity with diversion analytics platform such as Bluesight Control Check or Heliometrics.
Experience with Epic MAR review
3–5 years hospital pharmacy experience
Prior involvement in internal investigations or regulatory audit preparation
ASHP Drug Diversion Prevention Certificate or comparable diversion prevention certification obtained within six (6) months of hire

Responsibilities

Daily investigation, reconciliation, and resolution of narcotic discrepancies.
Follow-up with staff regarding discrepancies.
Documentation of discrepancies and resolutions.
Escalation of unresolved issues to ensure regulatory compliance and medication accountability.
Ensuring controlled substance oversight is consistent, data-driven, and aligned with current DEA, California Board of Pharmacy, CDPH, and healthcare accreditation organization standards.