Medication Diversion Specialist
The University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Pharmaceutical Care is seeking a full-time Senior Compliance Coordinator/Medication Diversion Specialist to join our team. The Senior Compliance Coordinator/Medication Diversion Specialist (MDS) provides oversight for the daily operations of the Medication Diversion Prevention, Detection and Response Program. The MDS is accountable for all aspects of medication diversion education, prevention, compliance, monitoring, and reporting. The MDS will participate and provide reports in the investigation process with the Drug Diversion Oversight Workgroup.
Duties to include:
- Analyze data on controlled medications, and medications that have an appeal for diversion. Review of high-cost medications would be completed upon request
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Maintain efficient operations of the diversion software system regarding required interfaces with Omnicell and Epic
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Understand controlled substance handling processes in pharmacy, nursing units and perioperative areas, and identify and communicate noncompliance with established policies and guidelines to ensure compliance with current policies and procedures
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Provide leadership and actively participate in health-system wide multidisciplinary education activities relating to medication diversion
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Maintain and continue to refine a comprehensive electronic surveillance system and auditing program to detect medication diversion that houses data from across the institution relating to issues involving medication handling and security
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Review data collected and tracked diversion-related data from across the institution, including medication handling issues and medication security issues.
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Maintain operations of diversion prevention software
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Maintain database and physical records related to prior diversion cases to diversion
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Participate in and provide support of ongoing investigation processes in suspected medication diversion incidents, including patient medication chart review and review of data from automated dispensing systems or paper documentation systems, including direct observations of individuals if needed
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Ensure that internal and external regulatory reporting occurs as required following each diversion event
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Collect and maintain records relating to investigations from all parties involved in the investigation.
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Serves as a member and recorder for the Drug Diversion Oversight Workgroup
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Maintain up-to-date medication handling, diversion prevention, detection, and reporting policies and procedures
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Work collaboratively with all relevant departments (both within and outside UIHC) and serve as a health-system wide diversion resource
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Present institutional medication diversion reports as appropriate
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Stay up to date on relevant policy changes initiated from the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Iowa Board of Pharmacy (IBP), Federal Drug Administration (FDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), The Joint Commission (TJC), Board of Nursing (BON), Medicare Conditions of Hospital Participation and other relevant regulatory agencies.
Education Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of related professional experience and education
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Iowa Board of Pharmacy registration is required prior to commencement of employment.
Experience Requirements:
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3 or more years of demonstrated experience in auditing and analyzing data, compliance or risk management.
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Experience and/or commitment to diversity and service excellence in the workplace
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Demonstrated experience facilitating change processes and working collaboratively with diverse, multi-disciplinary teams
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Demonstrated experience working independently with minimal supervision
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Proficient with computer skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications
Desired Qualifications:
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3 or more years of experience working in the field of pharmacy or nursing
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Experience in the field of diversion prevention
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Excellent public speaking and teaching abilities
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Familiarity in the health-system practice environment including an understanding of TJC Medication Management Standards related to medication security
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Knowledge and understanding of federal and state medication handling and controlled substances regulations, EPA, DEA, BON, IBP and FDA regulations, and the Medicare Conditions of Hospital Participation
Position and Application details:
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:
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Resume
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Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact Jenna Lueth at jenna-lueth@uiowa.edu
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
