Pharmacist | Narcotics

Christiana Care Health System; 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 in Wilmington, DE is seeking a Narcotics Pharmacist to oversee the Pharmacy Services Controlled Substance Program and ensure compliance with all federal, state, DEA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations. This role provides accountability for controlled substance inventory management, diversion monitoring, regulatory readiness, and distribution activities across the health system.

The position leads auditing, quality assurance, and education efforts while collaborating with pharmacy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• At least one year of experience working as a Pharmacist in an acute care hospital, or two years as a Pharmacy Intern/Technician in an acute care hospital, or two years as a pharmacist in another inpatient setting.
• Current Delaware pharmacist license (or eligibility for reciprocity) required.
• Experience in controlled substance management, regulatory compliance, auditing, or diversion monitoring preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee controlled substance procurement, inventory management, accountability, and distribution.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain perpetual controlled substance inventory records and ensure inspection readiness.
• Lead auditing, monitoring, and quality assurance activities to identify discrepancies, diversion risks, and compliance concerns.
• Coordinate biannual physical inventories and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage controlled substance distribution to hospital departments and affiliated off-site practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, compliance, and operational leaders on controlled substance utilization and accountability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to controlled substance technicians.
• Develop and deliver staff education on controlled substance policies and procedures.
• Participate in medication-related investigations, event reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve on committees and workgroups related to controlled substance oversight and medication safety.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Controlled substances

Auditing

Leadership

Staff education

Collaboration

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD or BS in Pharmacy)

Delaware pharmacist license

Job description

Do you want to work at one of the top 100 hospitals in the nation?

Our amazing Pharmacy Team dispenses approximately 8 million individualized patient doses per year, as well as 262,000 retail/mail order prescriptions. We provide medications that are safe and efficacious.

Life is full of choices, and whom you work for is one of life's most meaningful decisions. ChristianaCare has earned national recognition for excellence. Choose an organization that provides career advancement and the opportunity to impact health.

Come and join us in the ChristianaCare Pharmacy - Dedicated to getting the right drug to the right patient at the right time!

Primary Function

The Narcotics Pharmacist is responsible for the oversight and management of the Pharmacy Services Controlled Substance Program, ensuring compliance with all federal, state, DEA, and Board of Pharmacy regulations. This role provides accountability for controlled substance inventory management, diversion monitoring, regulatory readiness, and distribution activities across the health system while supporting patient care needs and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee controlled substance procurement, inventory management, accountability, and distribution.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with DEA, Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, and other regulatory requirements.
• Maintain perpetual controlled substance inventory records and ensure inspection readiness.
• Lead auditing, monitoring, and quality assurance activities to identify discrepancies, diversion risks, and compliance concerns.
• Utilize diversion detection tools and report findings to Pharmacy leadership.
• Coordinate biannual physical inventories and support regulatory reporting requirements.
• Manage controlled substance distribution to hospital departments and affiliated off-site practices.
• Collaborate with pharmacy, nursing, compliance, and operational leaders on controlled substance utilization and accountability.
• Provide leadership and guidance to controlled substance technicians.
• Develop and deliver staff education on controlled substance policies and procedures.
• Participate in medication-related investigations, event reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
• Serve on committees and workgroups related to controlled substance oversight and medication safety.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or PharmD from an accredited College of Pharmacy required.
• At least one year of experience working as a Pharmacist in an acute care hospital, or;
• o Two years of previous experience working as a Pharmacy Intern, or Pharmacy Technician in an acute care hospital, or
• o Two years of experience as a pharmacist in an in-patient hospital other than acute care, a long term care setting, or an out-patient Infusion Center
• Experience in controlled substance management, regulatory compliance, auditing, or diversion monitoring preferred.
• Current Delaware pharmacist license (or eligibility for reciprocity) required

ChristianaCare Offers:

• Full Medical, Dental, Vision and other insurance benefits
• 403 (b) with an employer match
• Generous Paid Time Off

• Incredible Work/Life benefits including 12 weeks of paid parental leave, annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and phenomenal discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more!

About ChristianaCare:

ChristianaCare is one of the country's most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, hospital care at home, medical aid units, three hospitals (1,300 beds). We provide a Level I trauma center, Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women's health. We rank 21st in the nation for hospital admissions and 6th for admission of stroke patients. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with our outstanding, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care. ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care!

Hourly Pay Range: $59.43 - $95.08This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare's good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Post End Date

Jan 29, 2027

EEO Posting Statement

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/