Pharmacy Quality and Compliance Specialist

Inova; Chantilly (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Retirement matching 5%

Education assistance up to $5,250/year

Student loan repayment up to $10,000

Job summary

Inova Retail and Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a Pharmacy Quality and Compliance Specialist to join our team in a full-time, hybrid role. You will ensure data compliance with accreditation standards, monitor reporting systems, and drive quality improvements across pharmacy operations.

The position requires a Virginia-registered Pharmacy Technician with a Bachelors or higher in a related field, or equivalent experience, plus PTCB/NHA certification and BLS within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in related field or equivalent experience (4 years).
• Three (3) years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Registered Pharmacy Technician in Virginia.
• Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB or NHA (ExCPT). BLS within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Ensures data compliance with accrediting bodies (URAC, ACHC, USP) and other requirements.
• Maintains electronic monitoring and reporting systems and analyzes data to produce reports.
• Performs internal quality audits and develops corrective/preventive actions.
• Maintains knowledge of payer/accreditation requirements and pharmacy policies.

Skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

Inova Retail and Specialty Pharmacy is seeking a dedicated Pharmacy Quality and Compliance Specialist to join the team. This role will be full-time day shift from Monday - Friday, hybrid.

Inova is consistently ranked a national healthcare leader in safety, quality and patient experience. We are also proud to be consistently recognized as a top employer in both the D.C. metro area and the nation.

Featured Benefits:

• Committed to Team Member Health: offering medical, dental and vision coverage, and a robust team member wellness program.
• Retirement: Inova matches the first 5% of eligible contributions - starting on your first day.
• Tuition and Student Loan Assistance: offering up to $5,250 per year in education assistance and up to $10,000 for student loans.
• Mental Health Support: offering all Inova team members, their spouses/partners, and their children 25 mental health coaching or therapy sessions, per person, per year, at no cost.
• Work/Life Balance: offering paid time off, paid parental leave, flexible work schedules, and remote and hybrid career opportunities.

Pharmacy Quality and Compliance Specialist Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures data compliance with Utilization Review Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Commission for Health Care, United States Pharmacopeia and any other accrediting or governing body requirements.
• Maintains electronic monitoring and reporting systems to capture accurate data and prepares and analyzes data from a variety of sources to produce actionable and needed reports.
• Performs internal quality audits and develops and implements corrective or preventative action plans when appropriate.
• Maintains comprehensive knowledge pertaining to payer requirements, accreditation requirements and pharmacy policies & procedures.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor degree in related field (or relevant experience in lieu of degree equivalent to 4 years).
• Experience: Three (3) years' experience as a Pharmacy Technician.
• Licensure: Registered Pharmacy Technician in the state of Virginia.
• Certification: Certified Pharmacy Technician - PTCB or NHA (ExCPT). Basic Life Support (BLS) within 90 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience: Data analytics / Microsoft Excel proficiency.

About Us

We are Inova, Northern Virginia's leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 26,000+ team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best‑in‑class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better - to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy‑related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.