Pharmacy Regulatory and Compliance Specialist

Valleywise Health System; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Valleywise Health System is seeking a Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance Specialist in Phoenix, AZ to support the Pharmacy Compliance Officer and Director. You will assess and manage regulatory, accreditation, and certification requirements, and review compliance with AZ State Board of Pharmacy, DNV, USP797, CMS, and DEA to ensure ongoing safety and compliance in the medication-use process.

The role requires five years of pharmacy technician experience, CPhT certification, and AZ State Board

Qualifications

• Five years of progressively responsible pharmacy technician experience including regulatory or state board compliance.
• CPhT certification and AZ State Board of Pharmacy licensure.
• Experience analyzing hospital processes and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with pharmacy computer systems and automation software (e.g., Pyxis).
• Excellent customer service, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in assessing and managing legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.
• Review compliance issues with AZ State Board of Pharmacy, DNV, USP797, CMS, and DEA.
• Conduct Failure Mode Effects Analysis and educate Pharmacy and Nursing staff.
• Maintain policies, procedures, codes, and standards for safe medication management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Customer service

Written and verbal communication

Independence/Decision making

Education

CPhT Certification (PTCB)

AZ State Board of Pharmacy license

High school diploma or GED

Pharmacy technician program (preferred)

Tools

Pyxis

Pharmacy software

Job description

Under the direction of the Pharmacy Compliance Officer and/or Pharmacy Director, the Pharmacy Regulatory Compliance Specialist is responsible for assisting in the assessment and management of all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements to gain compliance in all areas. This position is instrumental in analyzing hospital process systems, working with the Pharmacy Compliance Officer to review compliance issues with regard to the AZ State Board of Pharmacy, DNV, USP797, CMS, and DEA, and ensuring continuous regulatory compliance within the pharmacy. Examines and analyzes information and data. Assists and conducts a Failure Mode Effects Analysis with regard to system failures within the medication use process and provides education to Pharmacy and Nursing staff. This position will also assist the Pharmacy Compliance Officer in reviewing and maintaining all policies, procedures, codes, and standards of the organization that pertain to a safe medication management system and pharmacy practice.

Looking for 5 years of experience as a Pharmacy Technician.

Annual Salary Rate: $51,916.80 - $76,585.60

Qualifications

Education

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program is preferred but not required.

Experience

• Must have five (5) years of progressively responsible pharmacy technician experience that includes assessing regulatory or state board compliance.

Specialized Training

• Must be trained in the use of pharmacy computer systems and automation systems, including business office software.

Certification/Licensure

• Must possess CPhT Certification issued by PTCB and be licensed by the AZ State Board of Pharmacy.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Must demonstrate competence in the knowledge of regulatory compliance standards respective to the safe and effective practice of pharmacy and policies of the hospital.
• Requires excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in an organized, efficient manner.
• Requires knowledge of mathematical calculations and medication terminology.
• Must have knowledge of computer software, particularly pharmacy system software, such as Pyxis.
• Must be able to work independently, set priorities, make critical decisions, and respond quickly to emergency requests.
• Must be approachable, people-oriented, and a good listener.
• Must be a change agent able to develop, implement, and maintain policies and processes.
• Requires the ability to work with professionals and maintain confidentiality standards.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication, and organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Requires the ability to read, write, and speak effectively in English.