Pharmacist, Controlled Substance Program Supervisor

HealthPartners; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement program

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

HealthPartners seeks a Controlled Substance Program Supervisor to provide system-wide leadership for safe handling, monitoring, and diversion prevention of controlled substances across all care settings. The supervisor ensures compliance with federal and state regulations, policies, and best practices to safeguard patient and workforce safety.

This 1.0 FTE role directs program initiatives, supervises the Controlled Substance Compliance and Diversion Specialist, supports audits and

Qualifications

• PharmD degree from an ACPE-accredited university or equivalent.
• Minnesota pharmacist license.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy operations.
• Knowledge of DEA regulations and controlled substances policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-wide leadership for controlled substances across care settings.
• Oversee compliance programs and diversion prevention initiatives.
• Audit_support and investigations coordination; mentor staff.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to drive continuous improvement in substance management.

Skills

DEA regulations knowledge

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Project management

Education

PharmD degree

Tools

Pharmacy information systems

Job description

Park Nicollet is looking to hire a Controlled Substance Program Supervisor to join our team!Come join us as a Partner for Good and help us make an impact on the care and experience that our patients and their families receive every day.

Position Summary:

The Supervisor Controlled Substance Program provides system-wide leadership and oversight for the safe handling, monitoring, and diversion prevention of controlled substances across all care settings. This role directs program initiatives, supervises Controlled Substance Compliance and Diversion Specialist, ensures system-wide compliance with federal and state regulations, organizational policies, and best practices to safeguard patient and workforce safety. The supervisor collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, supports audits and investigations, and drives continuous improvement in controlled substance management.

Work schedule/FTE:

1.0 FTE/40 hours weekly. Monday through Friday, standard business hours.

Required Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE-accredited university or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in pharmacy operations

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Pharmacist registered in the State of Minnesota.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of DEA regulations, state pharmacy laws, and controlled substance policies.
• Expertise in diversion prevention strategies and compliance monitoring.
• Ability to lead and mentor colleagues with a focus on accountability and safety.
• Detail oriented and excellent analytical skills for conducting audits and interpreting compliance data.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Effective communication and collaboration skills across interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities under regulatory scrutiny.
• Commitment to ethical standards and patient safety.
• Capacity to manage complex workflows and prioritize competing demands.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education, Experience or Equivalent Combination:

• Hands on experience supporting controlled substance compliance.

Licensure/ Registration/ Certification:

• Any specialized certifications/certificates which enhance expertise in areas such as quality improvement, informatics, leadership, etc.
• Wisconsin pharmacist registration preferred but not required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience as a pharmacy supervisor or manager
• Able to assess and utilize business data to detect opportunities and issues; strong analytical thinking
• Proficiency in documentation, reporting, and use of pharmacy information systems.
• Skill in developing and delivering staff education tools or programs.

Benefits:

HealthPartners offers a competitive benefits package (for eligible positions) that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, a retirement program, time away from work, insurance options, tuition reimbursement, an employee assistance program, and much more!