Senior Pharmacist — Controlled Substances Program Lead

Veterans Health Administration; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a controlled substance program manager who is a licensed pharmacist to work independently within Pharmacy Operations. The role focuses on coordinating optimal pharmaceutical care in controlled substance programs and vault operations, including training staff and trainees in those areas.

The incumbent provides education, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports medication safety through reviews, collaboration with clinical staff, and overseeing

Qualifications

• Must hold a current pharmacist license in a U.S. state.
• ACPE-accredited education and licensure requirements met.
• Experience with controlled substances and vault operations preferable.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate optimal pharmaceutical care in the controlled substance programs.
• Educate and train trainees and employees on controlled substance and vault operations.
• Review and verify medication orders for appropriateness and safety.
• Oversee technical staff in all aspects of medication distribution and vault management.
• Assist in formulary management and medication use evaluations; respond to ADEs and emergencies.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Regulatory compliance

Education and training

Clinical pharmacotherapy oversight

Education

Pharm.D.

ACPE-accredited College of Pharmacy

BS Pharmacy (historical)

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a controlled substance program manager who is a licensed pharmacist to work independently within Pharmacy Operations. The role focuses on coordinating optimal pharmaceutical care in controlled substance programs and vault operations, including training staff and trainees in those areas.

The incumbent provides education, maintains regulatory compliance, and supports medication safety through reviews, collaboration with clinical staff, and overseeing