Controlled Substance Use Coordinator

Compensation

Salary Range: $00.00 - $00.00 / hour

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Pay for PRN positions is calculated differently than Full-Time, Regular Part-Time, and Part-Time positions. PRN Rates depend on the position and other factors, including years of experience, or shift commitment according to the department policy. PRN differential is added in certain positions.

Responsibilities

Position Overview: 

Responsible for developing, implementing, and leading an opioid and analgesic stewardship program and overseeing the organization’s drug diversion program. Provides leadership for the Drug Diversion Education, Prevention, Detection and Response Program across the health system. The coordinator ensures the drug diversion program remains robust by coordinating the mining, trending and analysis of data, generating reports, and periodically assessing software tools to improve analytics capabilities. This position also focuses on the safe use of opioids and related medications at CMHS through staff education, policy development, monitoring of prescribing practices, pain rounds, opioid stewardship, and the implementation of best practices and guideline updates. The role will require the investigation and reporting of all controlled substance discrepancies within the health system. The coordinator will work with other health care providers in evaluating and implementing best practices related to opioid prescribing as well as developing metrics to measure safe and effective opioid/analgesic management in the hospital and clinic settings. Developing/revising pain management clinical care guidelines that address opioid/analgesic therapies for acute and chronic pain is a requirement of this position as is the review of analgesic orders in existing and future order sets. Education of staff on opioid/analgesic therapy and drug diversion is also a component of this position.

Qualifications

Required:

• Pharm D. or Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree
• Current and valid California Pharmacist License
• Three (3) years of experience working as a Pharmacist in an inpatient hospital setting
• One (1) year of experience using medication dispensing technology
• One (1) year of experience with project management, trending, and analyzing data
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, organizational and follow through skills

Preferred:

• Pharmacy residency
• Three (3) years of experience with investigations, interviewing witnesses, investigative report processing and audits (i.e., performance of assurance, advisory, or investigative audits)

Overview

When it comes to quality, we're 5 Star!

Community Memorial Health System was established in 2005 when Community Memorial Hospital in Ventura merged with Ojai Valley Community Hospital. It is comprised of these two hospitals along with a network of primary and specialty care health centers serving various communities across west Ventura County. Our health system is a community-owned, not-for-profit organization. As such, we are not backed by a corporate or government entity, nor do we answer to shareholders. We depend on – and answer to – the communities we serve.

Community Memorial Hospital – Ventura has been awarded a prestigious five-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)! This achievement represents thousands of people going the extra mile every day for our patients, and we are the ONLY hospital in Ventura County to earn this distinction!

Community Memorial Healthcare Benefits

To help heal, comfort, and promote health for the communities we serve, Community Memorial Healthcare takes care of our community of employees so our local community can be cared for. That’s why we provide competitive benefits, along with great career choices, training, and leadership development. Our total rewards package provides benefits that support you and your family’s health and wellness in all aspects of life. From our top tier insurance plans to our employee assistance program, take advantage of what CMH has to offer so you and your loved ones can have peace of mind now and for years to come. CMH is here for you and your family every step of the way.

• Competitive Pay
• Shift Differentials
• In-House Registry Rates
• Fidelity 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Medical (EPO/PPO), Dental, & Vision Insurance Coverage
• Voluntary Worksite Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program Available 24/7 (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Recognition programs
• Employee service recognition events
• Home, Retail, Travel & Entertainment Discounts
• National Hospital Week and National Nurses Week celebrations

Community Memorial Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. We strive to promote an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work in our community.

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