DEA Compliance Specialist

Ultimate Staffing; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing is seeking a DEA Compliance Specialist to strengthen our controlled substance compliance program. You will work with pharmacy and operations teams to ensure regulatory adherence, investigate risks, and maintain accountability for patient safety.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience with DEA knowledge and strong analytical skills. The role involves audits, reporting, and site visits in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Technician Certification with 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience.
• Strong knowledge of DEA regulations, specifically Title 21 CFR Part 1300 and beyond.
• Experience in pharmacy, compliance, regulatory affairs, or controlled substance monitoring.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it effectively in daily operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct audits and monitor compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and internal regulations.
• Review controlled substance processes to ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and accountability.
• Investigate suspicious orders and potential diversion concerns.
• Analyze pharmacy dispensing data and compliance trends.
• Prepare and audit regulatory reports, including ARCOS, YERS, and SORS.
• Partner with department leaders to maintain compliance across operations.
• Assist with staff education and training on controlled substance procedures.
• Support licensing and registration requirements for facilities, customers, and vendors.
• Perform pharmacy site visits and compliance reviews.
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies during audits, inquiries, and investigations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Technician Certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

DEA Compliance SpecialistHelp protect patient safety and ensure regulatory excellence.We're looking for a detail-oriented DEA Compliance Specialist to support and strengthen our controlled substance compliance program. In this role, you'll partner with pharmacy and operational teams to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations, investigate potential risks, and help maintain the highest standards of accountability and patient safety. If you have experience with DEA regulations, pharmacy operations, and compliance audits, this is an opportunity to make a measurable impact within a growing organization.

What You'll Do

• Conduct audits and monitor compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, and internal regulations
• Review controlled substance processes to ensure accurate documentation, traceability, and accountability
• Investigate suspicious orders and potential diversion concerns
• Analyze pharmacy dispensing data and compliance trends
• Prepare and audit regulatory reports, including ARCOS, YERS, and SORS
• Partner with department leaders to maintain compliance across operations
• Assist with staff education and training on controlled substance procedures
• Support licensing and registration requirements for facilities, customers, and vendors
• Perform pharmacy site visits and compliance reviews
• Collaborate with regulatory agencies during audits, inquiries, and investigations

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or Pharmacy Technician Certification with 5+ years of pharmacy technician experience
• Strong knowledge of DEA regulations, specifically Title 21 CFR Part 1300 and beyond
• Experience in pharmacy, compliance, regulatory affairs, or controlled substance monitoring
• Strong analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance and apply it effectively in daily operations

Why Join Us?

• Play a critical role in protecting patients and supporting regulatory compliance
• Work closely with leadership and cross-functional teams
• Develop expertise in DEA compliance, auditing, and investigations
• Build your career in a highly specialized and impactful field
• Opportunity to make a visible difference across the organization

Schedule: Primarily daytime hours with occasional evening and limited weekend coverage as needed.

Salary: $45-$50/k yearly

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.