Pharmacy Controlled Substance Tech

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) Plan with match

Education assistance

Job summary

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Controlled Substance Technician Specialist to oversee inventory, audits, and investigations of controlled substances. You will support MDT analyses, use Pyxis, RxAuditor, and Meditech reporting tools, and work under the Director of Pharmacy to ensure accurate documentation and regulatory compliance.

The role emphasizes timely processing, issue identification, and collaboration with Unit Directors to address diversion risks and maintain

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.
• 3 years related pharmacy experience preferred.
• Past experience with controlled substance diversion surveillance programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee controlled substance inventory and regulatory recordkeeping.
• Provide data for MDT analysis using analytical tools and databases.
• Review controlled substance overrides and perform audits and reconciliations.
• Assist investigations and discrepancy resolutions; supervise technicians as needed.
• Ensure compliance with Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA and FDA standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Investigation skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor degree

3 Years related Pharmacy experience

Tools

Pyxis

RxAuditor

Meditech

Job description

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a(an) Pharmacy Controlled Substance Tech today with HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Pharmacy Controlled Substance Technician Specialist is an integral role in the oversight of controlled substances and facility regulatory processes. Responsibilities include: managing the controlled substance inventory, providing information needed for the Multidisciplinary Diversion Team (MDT) analysis by using analytical tools, reviewing controlled substance overrides, performing audits and reconciliations, assist during investigations, participation in discrepancy resolutions, responsible for accurately performing advanced and basic pharmacy technician functions in a timely manner. Under the direction of the Director of Pharmacy, oversees recordkeeping and auditing of pharmacy and facility processes regarding to controlled substances

• Ensures adherence to all Board of Pharmacy, Joint Commission, CMS, DEA and FDA standards
• Performs trend analysis and database assessments to detect, identify, and report unusual and potential medication diversion activities
• Optimizes the use of reports and functionality of available technologies (Pyxis, RxAuditor, Meditech) to prevent and identify medication diversion
• Identifies critical issues, prioritize workload and communicates to appropriate personnel any issues in a timely manner
• Oversees/performs a preliminary investigation of identified potential medication diversion in collaboration with Unit Directors
• Completes all education requirements and/or other activities needed to maintain competency
• Complies with facility policy and procedures and regulatory requirements
• Accurately maintains and coordinates required documentation logs
• Assists in the supervision of other technicians to ensure that policies and procedures and regulatory requirements are uniformly and consistently followed

Job Qualifications you will need:

• High School Diploma or GED Required
• Associate or Bachelor degree Preferred
• 3 Years related Pharmacy experience Preferred
• Past experience with controlled substance diversion surveillance programs Preferred

Licenses, Certifications, & Training

• State Board of Pharmacy Registration (if applicable per State) Required
• National Pharmacy Technician Certification (PTCB) Required
• ASHP Sterile Preparation Institutional Training or Similar Preferred

Benefits

HCA Florida Raulerson Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

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