Pharmacist PRN Drug Diversion Prevention
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Clinical Staff - Medical Ancillary Support
Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- 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 $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position please click theApply link/button.
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Department:
ICE PTSL OSP/Diversion
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Summary of Job Duties:
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.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors 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
Preferred Qualifications:
Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy with a Pharm.D.
2 years of applicable pharmacy experience
Additional Information:
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.
Salary Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Annual TB Screening Criminal Background Check Substance Abuse Testing
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Grasping Kneeling Pulling Pushing Reaching Sharps Standing Stooping Walking
Benefits Eligible:
NoRequired Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- LTC Pharmacy
- Hospital Experience
- Pharmacy Software
- Continuous Improvement
- Go
- Infusion Experience
- Pharmacy Residency
- Training & Development
- Order Entry
- Epic
- Clinical Pharmacy Experience
- Compounding Medications
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
