Regulatory & Accreditation Pharmacist

University of Miami•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Regulatory & Accreditation Pharmacist is responsible for supporting organizational compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and pharmacy practice guidelines across the healthcare system. This position serves as a key resource for medication-use compliance, accreditation readiness, policy management, audit coordination, and performance improvement initiatives related to pharmacy operations. The Regulatory & Accreditation Pharmacist collaborates with pharmacy leadership, nursing, medical staff, quality, infection prevention, risk management, compliance, and operational departments to ensure adherence to standards established by organizations such as The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Florida Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), and other applicable regulatory agencies.

Requirements

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an accredited college or school of pharmacy required.
Current unrestricted pharmacist license in the State of Florida required.
Minimum of 3–5 years of hospital pharmacy experience required.
Strong knowledge of hospital pharmacy regulations, accreditation standards, and medication management requirements.
Knowledge of USP standards, DEA regulations, CMS Conditions of Participation, and state pharmacy laws.
Ability to interpret and apply complex regulatory requirements.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Ability to work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and pharmacy information systems.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.

Nice To Haves

Board certification (e.g., BCPS) preferred.
ASHP residency training preferred.
Experience with regulatory compliance, accreditation, medication safety, quality improvement, or pharmacy operations preferred.
Experience supporting Joint Commission, CMS, or other accreditation surveys strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and interprets applicable federal, state, and local regulations impacting pharmacy operations and medication management.
Ensures compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements, including but not limited to The Joint Commission, CMS Conditions of Participation, DEA regulations, USP chapters, and state board requirements.
Conducts routine compliance rounding, audits, tracer activities, and mock surveys throughout pharmacy and clinical areas.
Assists in developing corrective action plans and monitoring compliance improvements.
Maintains regulatory documentation, records, policies, and evidence of compliance.
Supports controlled substance diversion prevention and monitoring initiatives.
Participates in internal investigations related to medication-use compliance concerns.
Coordinates pharmacy readiness activities for accreditation and regulatory surveys.
Serves as a pharmacy liaison during regulatory inspections and accreditation visits.
Assists with preparation and response to survey findings, plans of correction, and follow-up activities.
Supports organization-wide medication management compliance initiatives.
Maintains ongoing knowledge of evolving accreditation standards and communicates operational impacts to leadership.
Develops, reviews, revises, and standardizes pharmacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Ensures policies align with current regulatory standards, evidence-based practices, and organizational expectations.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary stakeholders on policy implementation and education.
Participates in medication safety, quality improvement, and patient safety initiatives.
Tracks, trends, and analyzes compliance and quality metrics.
Assists with root cause analyses, event reviews, and action plan development.
Supports medication-use evaluations and process improvement activities.
Provides education and guidance to pharmacy staff and interdisciplinary teams regarding regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Assists with onboarding and annual competency activities related to compliance standards.
Develops educational materials and compliance communications.
Collaborates with pharmacy leadership and operational teams to support regulatory initiatives and operational excellence.
Participates in committees related to medication management, patient safety, accreditation, and compliance.
Serves as a subject matter expert for pharmacy regulatory and accreditation standards.
Supports strategic initiatives and special projects as assigned.