Clinical Pharmacist Specialist - Drug Diversion

ChristianaCare; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Wellness Programs

Job summary

ChristianaCare in Newark, Delaware, seeks a Drug Diversion Specialist Pharmacist to lead the organization’s drug diversion prevention, detection, and response program, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and accreditation standards. You will oversee education, audits, investigations, and reporting, collaborating with Pharmacy leadership and multidisciplinary teams.

This role requires a PharmD, ASHP PGY1 and PGY2 residencies, and Delaware licensure; board certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years acute care).
• ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency required or equivalent experience (minimum 3 years in drug diversion).
• Board Certification preferred.
• Relevant drug diversion certification required within 24 months of hire (e.g., ASHP Drug Diversion Certificate).
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Delaware, or eligibility for reciprocity.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive drug diversion program across the organization.
• Establish and maintain an effective drug diversion education program for caregivers.
• Provide expertise and participate in multidisciplinary education and training on drug diversion prevention.
• Develop and execute audits and surveillance; identify trends and elevate concerns to Pharmacy leadership.
• Utilize drug diversion monitoring software and collaborate with analysts to optimize reporting metrics.

Education

PharmD degree

PGY1 Residency

PGY2 Residency

Board Certification

Drug Diversion Certification

Delaware Pharmacist Licensure

Job description

Job Details

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most important decisions. ChristianaCare has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

Come and join us in the ChristianaCare Pharmacy - Dedicated to getting the right drug to the right patient at the right time!

The Drug Diversion Specialist Pharmacist provides leadership, oversight, and direction for the daily operations of ChristianaCare's Drug Diversion Prevention, Detection, and Response Program. This role is responsible for all aspects of the program, including diversion education, prevention, monitoring, investigation, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

The Drug Diversion Specialist serves as the organization's subject matter expert and primary resource for identifying controlled substance diversion through the use of automated monitoring tools, audits, and investigations. The individual works collaboratively with Pharmacy leadership and interdisciplinary teams to ensure accountability, regulatory compliance, and the safe handling of controlled substances across the health system.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive drug diversion prevention, detection, and response program across the organization.
• Establish and maintain an effective drug diversion education program for caregivers, tailored to individual roles and responsibilities.
• Provide expertise and actively participate in multidisciplinary education and training related to drug diversion prevention and controlled substance accountability.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive audit and surveillance program; identify trends and elevate findings of concern to Pharmacy leadership.
• Utilize approved drug diversion monitoring software and collaborate with analysts to optimize reporting metrics and identify potentially concerning behaviors.
• Review and evaluate diversion alerts and lead investigations related to suspected drug diversion incidents.
• Collect, analyze, and track diversion-related data across the organization, including medication handling concerns, medication security issues, caregiver performance concerns, and patient complaints related to pain management.
• Maintain an accurate and comprehensive drug diversion database.
• Delegate auditing and surveillance functions as appropriate while maintaining oversight of program effectiveness.
• Ensure timely and accurate internal and external reporting related to diversion incidents in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate diversion investigations with members of the Controlled Substance Accountability Team, including Caregiver Health, Caregiver Relations, Compliance, Nursing, Security, Risk Management, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, review, and maintain policies and procedures related to controlled substance handling, diversion prevention, detection, investigation, and reporting.
• Serve as a resource to leaders and staff regarding controlled substance accountability and diversion prevention best practices.
• Prepare and present diversion monitoring reports, trends, and findings to organizational committees and leadership teams, as appropriate.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all applicable federal, state, and accreditation standards governing controlled substances, including regulations established by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), State Boards of Pharmacy, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and The Joint Commission.
• Support compliance with medication management and controlled substance security standards across the health system.
• Develop and implement quality assurance initiatives that promote continuous compliance and enable early identification of process deviations.
• Collaborate with Pharmacy Operations Leadership, Pharmacy Supply Chain Leadership, and regulatory agencies, including the Delaware and Maryland Boards of Pharmacy, regarding controlled substance management and diversion prevention activities.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of pharmacy laws, regulations, and accreditation standards and provide regulatory interpretation when needed.
• Serve as a member of the Controlled Substances Accountability Subcommittee of the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required
• ASHP-accredited PGY1 Pharmacy Residency required or equivalent experience, defined as a minimum of three (3) years of acute care pharmacy experience
• ASHP-accredited PGY2 Pharmacy Residency required or equivalent experience, defined as a minimum of three (3) years of relevant acute care pharmacy experience in drug diversion, in addition to PGY1 residency or equivalent experience
• Board Certification preferred
• Relevant drug diversion certification required within twenty-four (24) months of hire (e.g., ASHP Drug Diversion Certificate)
• Current pharmacist licensure in the State of Delaware, or eligibility for reciprocity

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
• 403 (b) with an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Incredible Work/Life benefits including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

Hourly Pay Range: $65.25 - $104.41

This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Oct 30, 2026

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/