Clinical Compliance Specialist, Pharmacy Technician

Role Overview

• Under the supervision of the Clinical Compliance Director, the Clinical Compliance Specialist
• Pharmacy Technician monitors the day-to-day operational responsibilities related to medication procurement, tracking, inventory management, return distribution, and document management for CBS Bases.
• Maintains and updates the central regulatory compliance database every week, ensuring accuracy of all state, federal, and institutional requirements.
• Collaborates with regional clinical leadership to manage controlled and non-controlled substance inventories in accordance with state and federal laws, department policies, and applicable regulatory bodies.
• Conducts monthly compliance audits and quality reviews, documents findings, and partners with leadership to implement corrective actions.
• Monitors daily tracking of controlled substance orders shipped by suppliers; verify shipments have been received and stocked.
• Generate tracking reports and monthly compliance summaries for CBS bases and clinical leadership.
• Interfaces with base clinicians regarding daily operations related to pharmaceutical supplies.
• Prepares various reports and maintains central database of required records and reports for CBS bases.
• Monitors and assists Clinical Base Leads and Clinical Directors with processes related to return-distribution of controlled substances and non-controlled medications.
• Return Distribution Systems
• Responsible for managing site demographics and user access.
• Serves as a resource for Clinical Base Leads and Clinical Directors for assistance with reports and audits.
• Medication Management Systems – Responsible for managing employee access, item lists, monitoring reports, and resolving technical system issues.
• GS1 Hub & GLN Numbers – Assists with managing GS1 Hub generating GLN for new bases and archiving site data.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Grad or Equivalent and three (3) or more years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school and three to five years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an accredited pharmacy technician program.
• Minimum of three (3) years of pharmacy technician experience in a hospital or clinical pharmacy setting, with demonstrated knowledge of controlled substance regulations and inventory management.
• Five (5) years, preferred.

Benefits

• Must maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
• Must pass a background check and drug screening in accordance with DEA requirements for handling controlled substances.
• Regular scheduled attendance.
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling < 20%.
• Subject to applicable laws and Air Methods’ policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position.
• All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.