Supervisor, Controlled Substance Program
About The Position
The Supervisor Controlled Substance Program provides system-wide leadership and oversight for the safe handling, monitoring, and diversion prevention of controlled substances across all care settings. This role directs program initiatives, supervises Controlled Substance Compliance and Diversion Specialist, ensures system-wide compliance with federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and best practices to safeguard patient and workforce safety. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports audits and investigations, and drives continuous improvement in controlled substance management.
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited university or equivalent
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy operations
- Pharmacist registered in the State of Minnesota.
- Strong knowledge of DEA regulations, state pharmacy laws, and controlled substance policies.
- Expertise in diversion prevention strategies and compliance monitoring.
- Ability to lead and mentor colleagues with a focus on accountability and safety.
- Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills for conducting audits and interpreting compliance data.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Effective communication and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under regulatory scrutiny.
- Commitment to ethical standards and patient safety.
- Capacity to manage complex workflows and prioritize competing demands.
Nice To Haves
- Hands on experience supporting controlled substance compliance.
- Any specialized certifications/certificates which enhance expertise in areas such as quality improvement, informatics, leadership, etc.
- Wisconsin pharmacist registration preferred but not required.
- Experience as a pharmacy supervisor or manager
- Able to assess and utilize business data to detect opportunities and issues; strong analytical thinking
- Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and use of pharmacy information systems.
- Skill in developing and delivering staff education tools or programs.
Responsibilities
- Provides system-wide leadership and oversight for the safe handling, monitoring, and diversion prevention of controlled substances.
- Directs program initiatives.
- Supervises Controlled Substance Compliance and Diversion Specialist.
- Ensures system-wide compliance with federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and best practices.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams.
- Supports audits and investigations.
- Drives continuous improvement in controlled substance management.
Benefits
- medical insurance
- dental insurance
- a retirement program
- time away from work
- insurance options
- tuition reimbursement
- an employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
