Narcotics Pharmacist - Regulatory Compliance Lead

ChristianaCare; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, vision and other

403(b) with employer match

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave (12 weeks)

Job summary

ChristianaCare is seeking a Narcotics Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy Services Controlled Substance Program across the health system. You will ensure regulatory readiness, inventory accountability, and diversion monitoring to support safe patient care and operational excellence.

The role requires experience in controlled substance management and a Delaware pharmacist license or reciprocity eligibility. Strong collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree from an accredited College of Pharmacy is required.
• At least one year of pharmacist experience in an acute care hospital, or two years as a Pharmacy Intern/Technician in an acute care setting, or two years in inpatient hospital roles other than acute care.
• Current Delaware pharmacist license (or eligibility for reciprocity) required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee controlled substance procurement, inventory, accountability, and distribution.
• Ensure compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS and other regulations.
• Maintain perpetual controlled substance inventory records and inspection readiness.
• Lead auditing, monitoring, and quality assurance activities to identify discrepancies and diversion risks.
• Coordinate biannual physical inventories and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage controlled substance distribution to hospital departments and affiliated practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, compliance, and operations on controlled substance utilization and accountability.
• Provide leadership and staff education on controlled substance policies and procedures.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Auditing

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) or B.S. in Pharmacy

Delaware pharmacist license or reciprocity eligibility

Job description

ChristianaCare is seeking a Narcotics Pharmacist to lead the Pharmacy Services Controlled Substance Program across the health system. You will ensure regulatory readiness, inventory accountability, and diversion monitoring to support safe patient care and operational excellence.

The role requires experience in controlled substance management and a Delaware pharmacist license or reciprocity eligibility. Strong collaboration with clinical and administrative leadership is essential.