Drug Diversion Prevention & Compliance Analyst

UF Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

UF Health Jacksonville seeks a Drug Diversion Prevention Analyst to analyze controlled substance use across the hospital, using policies, data bases, and tools to guide recommendations. The role reports to the Pharmacy Controlled Substance Manager and supports surveillance, investigations, and SOP development.

The candidate will ensure daily workflow integrity, report discrepancies, and assist with data-driven reporting for Pharmacy leaders, while maintaining confidentiality commitments and

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year of relevant work experience required.
• Active Pharmacy Technician license preferred.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing technology and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Gathers information from multiple sources to analyze controlled substance use.
• Oversees daily controlled medication workflows and reports discrepancies.
• Supports surveillance, investigation, and program development activities.
• Assists with policy updates and SOPs for Pharmacy Leadership.
• Ensures compliance with confidentiality and security policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Technical skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Omnicell

Epic EMR

Job description

Overview

The Drug Diversion Prevention Analyst gathers information from several sources, analyzes and summarizes controlled substance use throughout the hospital. Individual will utilize policies, existing data bases, and tools available to assist in formulation of recommendations. This position will work under the direction of the Pharmacy Controlled Substance Manager.Analyst is responsible for overseeing daily controlled medication workflows and reporting any inappropriate workflow,discrepancy, or possible diversion to the Pharmacy Controlled Substance Manager and the Director of Pharmacy. The Drug Diversion Prevention Analyst supports routine surveillance, investigation, and program development activities across UF Health Jacksonville. The Drug Diversion Prevention Analyst will assist with policy and standard operating procedures and support Pharmacy leaders with required data and reports. The employee may be required to access information considered 'confidential and protected' by the organization to achieve required responsibilities of the Drug Diversion Prevention Analyst position. The employee must comply with all relevant policies and procedures related to the use, disclosure, and security of this information and policies related to security of the organization's information systems.
Qualifications

Required Education:Associate's degreePreferred Education:Bachelor's DegreeNecessary Skills:1. Strong analytical abilities, problem-solving skills, and excellent interpersonal skills, both verbal and written.2. Strong analytical, organizational, technical, and communication skills.3. Ability to facilitate change process and work collaboratively with diverse, multidisciplinary teams.4. Must possess thorough understanding of medication dispensing technology (e.g. Omnicell).5. Ability to work collaboratively with others and work independently with minimal supervision.6. Proficient with computer skills including word processing, databases and spreadsheet applications.7. Must possess a knowledge and understanding of medication and controlled substances laws at the federal, state and local level (e.g. Florida Board of Pharmacy, Drug Enforcement Agency).8. Familiarity with Joint Commission Medication Management Standards.Required Experience:One (1) year of relevant work experience required.Preferred Experience:Active Pharmacy Technician license preferred. A Bachelor's degree may be substituted for experience. Examples of relevant work experience include healthcare experience, EMR system experience (Epic preferred), data analytics and database management, technical problem solving, and familiarity with DEA, FDA, Department of Health, Board of Pharmacy, Nursing, and Medicine, the Joint Commission and other regulations related to drug diversion. Experience in drug diversion prevention processes preferred. Experience with PRN or IPN preferred.Preferred Licensure/Certifications:Florida Pharmacy Technician Registration