Pharmacist PRN - Drug Diversion Prevention

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

13d • $65

About The Position

This position is with the Drug Diversion Prevention Program in the Department of Pharmacy in the Pharmacy & Therapeutics (P&T) Service Line. The pharmacist assists with oversight of health system-wide (inpatient and outpatient) controlled substance monitoring. The employee applies knowledge of clinical practice, hospital policies/procedures, and regulatory standards involving controlled substances (e.g., Drug Enforcement Agency, Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy, The Joint Commission, etc.) to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. Judgment and skill are used to complete analytical functions of the controlled substances monitoring system, including automated dispensing machines, electronic health records, and controlled substance monitoring software. This role involves extensive communication with healthcare professionals inside and outside the Department of Pharmacy, including the resolution of controlled substance discrepancies. The employee will also function as a key component of the UAMS drug diversion program by compiling and reviewing reports, documenting investigations, and following up on diversion inquiries. The employee is expected to maintain a high degree of accurate productivity and performance while being extremely sensitive to the specific contribution to total patient care.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s of Science in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy plus 1 year of experience working as a pharmacist (or pharmacy intern) in a retail or hospital setting
• Licensed Registered Pharmacist by the Arkansas State Board of Pharmacy

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
• 2+ years of applicable pharmacy experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular audits of medication management processes to ensure adherence to policies and regulations.
• Monitor and analyze medication order data and usage patterns to identify potential diversion activities.
• Use statistical methods and data visualization tools to track anomalies or irregularities.
• Assist with conducting thorough investigations into suspected diversion cases, including reviewing medication logs, patient records, and employee behavior.
• Work closely with pharmacy staff, nursing staff, compliance officers, and healthcare providers to foster a culture of compliance and ethical practice.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams to develop strategies for preventing diversion.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees