Diversion Analyst - Pharmacy Technician
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Job DetailsJob DescriptionThe Diversion Analyst, under the supervision of the Pharmacy Informatics Manager, will be responsible for daily, monthly and ongoing monitoring of all controlled substance (CS) activity including nursing, pharmacy and anesthesia in regards to storage, inventory, preparation and delivery. Essential Functions Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson. Accountable for routine controlled substance audits, inventory control, and review of resolved discrepancies including follow up on outstanding issues and reconciliation. Monitors all activity within the controlled substance medication use process ¿¿ ordering through administration and waste to maintain a closed system of distribution and strict accounting of all controlled substance transactions. Establish and maintain a comprehensive surveillance program to detect and respond to potential drug diversion in collaboration with the leadership of the Drug Diversion Prevention Management Committee. Reviews Anesthesia activity and audits cases to ensure appropriate use of controlled substances. Collates monthly data and communicates to Anesthesia Leadership. Trains and educates internal and external customers via email, presentations, huddles and verbal communications as it relates to controlled substance policies and procedures. Reviews systems, identifies areas for improvement and assists in upgrades/ downtimes related to automated systems to ensure proper handling of controlled medications. Assists in expunging of expired controlled medication to the vendor on a monthly basis and the reconciliation of reports to ensure accountability and assists with regular central controlled substance device audit. Use of controlled substance dispensing reports and diversion analysis platform to identify and investigate possible areas of concern. All diversion audit activities performed in conjunction with pharmacy leadership and nursing leadership, where appropriate. Ensures that all recordkeeping is stored, filed, and formatted according to departmental policy and regulatory requirements Performs other duties as assigned Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Strong quantitative skills Ability to analyze large sets of data Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Working knowledge Joint Commission Medication Management standards and the DEA controlled substance act. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent education Bachelor¿'s Degree preferred AND Experience: 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience 1+ years of experience with pharmacy automation including automated dispensing cabinets required Experience handling of controlled substances or inventory/supply chain is preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Certified Pharmacy Technician Additional Information Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required): Strong quantitative skills Ability to analyze large sets of data Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite Excellent verbal and written communication skills Detail oriented Working knowledge Joint Commission Medication Management standards and the DEA controlled substance act. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: High school graduate or equivalent education Bachelor¿'s Degree preferred AND Experience: 2+ years of pharmacy technician experience 1+ years of experience with pharmacy automation including automated dispensing cabinets required Experience handling of controlled substances or inventory/supply chain is preferred. Minimum Certifications, Registration or License Requirements: Certified Pharmacy Technician Additional Information Proficiency in Microsoft Excel requiredWork ShiftWorkday Day (United States of America)Worker Sub TypeRegularPrimary Location Address111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.