Pharmacy Accreditation Surveyor

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC); United States; Remote; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

A healthcare accreditation organization is seeking a Pharmacy Surveyor to conduct accreditation surveys nationwide. The candidate will review documentation, interpret standards, and assist with the Pharmacy Program development. Essential qualifications include being a licensed pharmacist with at least 5 years of experience, including 2 years in quality assurance. Strong communication skills and frequent travel (up to 75%) are required. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of pharmacy experience, including 2 years in quality assurance.
• Experience with USP standards, particularly <795>, <797>, and <800>.
• Experience in an ACHC-accredited PCAB-pharmacy preferred.
• Willingness to travel up to 75% and readiness for variable schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new and renewal Pharmacy accreditation surveys.
• Provide standards interpretation and guidance.
• Review survey documentation and assist in follow-ups.
• Attend trade shows and workshops to promote ACHC.
• Attend trade shows/workshops to promote ACHC and contribute to thought leadership.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Customer service

Quality assurance planning and implementation

Education

Licensed pharmacist

Tools

USP Standards <795>, <797>, <800>

DMEPOS codes

Job description

Location: Remote – We seek a pharmacist surveyor. Ideal candidate will possess a willingness to travel anywhere in the US.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) is currently seeking a Pharmacy Surveyor to conduct healthcare accreditation surveys. This position will assist with standards interpretation for customers and accreditation staff, and perform documentation review for our pharmacy services: sterile, non-sterile, non-sterile to sterile compounding, hazardous compounding, infusion services, specialty, mail‑order, and non‑resident inspections. Proud to be Accreditation Nerds, pharmacist surveyors seek to deliver the best possible accreditation experience to our pharmacy customers.

This valuable team member will also assist with the continuing development of the Pharmacy Program and represent ACHC at industry events and workshops as needed. The ideal candidate will quickly establish rapport and build positive working relationships with ACHC coworkers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new and renewal Pharmacy accreditation surveys.
• Provide standards interpretation and guidance for customers and accreditation staff as needed, for sterile, non‑sterile, non‑sterile to sterile compounding, and hazardous compounding.
• Review survey documentation for accreditation and assist in follow‑up of related materials with appropriate staff.
• Review Summaries of Findings, assist with Plans of Correction documentation, and make appropriate recommendations to staff.
• Attend trade shows and workshops to promote ACHC, including conducting presentations or contributing to thought‑leadership regarding standards and accreditation process as directed.

Job Requirements

• Currently licensed as a pharmacist with a minimum of 5 years of experience, that includes two years of quality assurance planning and implementation.
• Must have experience with USP Standards, specifically <795>, <797>, and <800>.
• Experience working in an ACHC‑accredited PCAB‑pharmacy strongly preferred. PCAB (Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board) is an accreditation offered by ACHC.
• Experience of interacting with accrediting organizations is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a proven track record of exceptional customer service.
• Surveyors should live in the MTN or Pacific time zones with the ability to travel frequently via car and plane (Up to 75% travel required). Survey schedules may necessitate travel on evenings and weekends.
• Understanding of durable medical equipment, prosthetic devices, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS) codes in relation to Medicare Part B, and how to navigate accreditation based on the presence of DMEPOS products.
• Understanding of nursing and sub‑contracted nursing agencies working in infusion pharmacy settings.

In order to be considered, please send your resume and salary expectations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package featuring 100% paid Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits for individuals.
• Workplace flexibility and a culture recognized as a Best Places to Work award recipient.

Accreditation Commission for Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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