Controlled Substance Pharmacy Specialist
VHC Health
Controlled Substance Pharmacy Specialist
VHC Health
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
Purpose & Scope:
Under the direction of the AVP, System Pharmacy Services, The Controlled Substance Pharmacy Specialist will closely monitor all controlled substance activities in the pharmacy department, throughout the hospital and offsite locations to support controlled substance ordering, receiving, distribution and prevention of drug diversion. The Pharmacy Specialist will ensure and maintain compliance with controlled substance medications in accordance to the DEA, FDA, and state Board of Pharmacy requirements.
Education:
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) from an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy required.
Experience:
Three years of clinical pharmacology experience is required.
Certification/Licensure:
Licensed as a Pharmacist by the Virginia Department of Health Professions required.
At VHC Health, every role contributes to exceptional care, better outcomes, and stronger communities. In addition to your base compensation, VHC Health offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage (subject to eligibility requirements), as well as additional wellness and retirement benefits designed to support our employees and their families. VHC Health is committed to wage transparency and equitable pay practices. The compensation offered for this position—whether expressed as an annual salary or hourly rate—is determined based on a variety of legitimate, non-discriminatory factors. These factors include, but are not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, relevant training and experience, skill level, shift differentials (where applicable), internal equity, and current market conditions. The posted hiring range reflects the range VHC Health, in good faith, believes is appropriate for this role at the time of posting. This range may be adjusted in the future based on business needs or market changes. No portion of compensation is considered earned until it is vested and determined in accordance with the terms of applicable policies and benefit plans. The availability and amount of any bonuses, incentives, or other benefits are subject to the terms of those plans and may be modified at the sole discretion of VHC Health, in accordance with applicable law. VHC 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. VHC Health maintains a drug-free workplace. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited at all VHC Health locations.
Compensation: 60.12 to 97.4 (USD)
Not-for-profit health system with teaching hospital
VHC Health is a not-for-profit health system serving the DC area, anchored by a 453-bed teaching hospital, with primary and specialty care and a Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU across a growing network. It delivers care through its hospital and clinics using advanced technology and patient-centered practices, supported by teams of specialists and teaching clinicians. It differentiates itself with a teaching-hospital model, Magnet-designated nursing excellence, nonprofit status, awards, and strong community partnerships focused on quality, safety, and patient experience. Its goal is to improve health outcomes and well-being for the communities it serves by providing high-quality, safe, and accessible care.
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