Diversion Prevention Pharmacy Technician

Community Memorial Health System; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 82,380,000 - 113,699,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Shift Differentials

In-House Registry Rates

Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Community Memorial Health System is seeking a Diversion Prevention Pharmacy Technician to support the Controlled Substance Use Coordinator. The role involves daily surveillance, auditing, and education to maintain a compliant diversion prevention program.

The ideal candidate has a CA Pharmacy Technician license and at least 2 years in acute care pharmacy, with experience using automated dispensing cabinets and a Drug Diversion Prevention Certificate or equivalent.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required and CA Pharmacy Technician license.
• Minimum 2 years acute care or health system pharmacy experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience with automated dispensing cabinets.
• ASHP Drug Diversion Prevention Certificate or equivalent within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Daily investigation, reconciliation, and resolution of narcotic discrepancies with follow-up and documentation.
• Escalation to ensure regulatory compliance and medication accountability.
• Support diversion prevention program under supervision to maintain data-driven compliance.

Skills

Acute care/pharmacy experience

Automated dispensing cabinets

Drug diversion certificate

Analytical and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

CA Pharmacy Technician license

Tools

Epic MAR reviews

Bluesight Control Check

Heliometrics

Job description

Compensation

Salary Range: $28.75 - $39.68 per hour

The pay range above represents the lowest possible rate for the position and the highest possible rate. Factors that may be used to determine where newly hired employees will be placed in the pay range include the employee specific skills and qualifications, relevant years of experience and comparison to other employees already in this role. Most often, a newly hired employee will be placed below the midpoint of the range.

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Responsibilities

Position Overview:

The Diversion Prevention Pharmacy Technician serves as a dedicated support resource to the Controlled Substance Use Coordinator, functioning as a direct operational extension to the organization's diversion prevention program. Working under the Coordinator's supervision and direction, this position carries out the day-to-day surveillance, investigative, auditing, recordkeeping, and educational functions that allow CMH's controlled substance compliance program to operate proactively and at scale.

A key responsibility of this role is the daily investigation, reconciliation, and resolution of narcotic discrepancies, including follow-up with staff, documentation, and escalation of unresolved issues to ensure regulatory compliance and medication accountability. Equally important, the position advances CMH toward a stronger, more defensible regulatory compliance posture by ensuring that controlled substance oversight is consistent, data-driven, and aligned with current DEA, California Board of Pharmacy, CDPH, and healthcare accreditation organization standards.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current CA Pharmacy Technician license
• Two (2) years of acute care or health system pharmacy experience
• Two (2) years of experience with automated dispensing cabinets
• ASHP Drug Diversion Prevention Certificate or comparable diversion prevention certification obtained within six (6) months of hire

Preferred:

• Pharmacy Technician Board Certified
• Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Experience in controlled substance compliance, diversion prevention, or pharmacy auditing
• Familiarity with diversion analytics platform such as Bluesight Control Check or Heliometrics.
• Experience with Epic MAR review; 3-5 years hospital pharmacy experience
• Prior involvement in internal investigations or regulatory audit preparation

Overview

Nationally Recognized. Community Focused.

Community Memorial Healthcare is proud to earn the 2026 Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades, placing Community Memorial Hospital - Ventura among the top 15% of hospitals nationwide and one of only 13 hospitals in Southern California recognized for patient experience excellence. Extraordinary patient care begins with extraordinary teams.

View all of our awards and accreditations and learn more about us as you explore career opportunities with a team committed to compassionate, award-winning care.

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on - and answer to - the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That's why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family's health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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