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DRUG DIVERSION ANALYST (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127


DRUG DIVERSION ANALYST (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)DRUG DIVERSION ANALYST (100% FTE, DAY SHIFTS)

Req #: 239428Department: UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PHARMACYJob Location: UW Medical Center - MontlakePosting Date: 10/16/2024Closing Info: Open Until FilledShift: First ShiftBenefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website.The

UW MEDICAL CENTER - MONTLAKE - PHARMACY DEPARTMENT

has an outstanding opportunity for a

DRUG DIVERSION ANALYST.WORK SCHEDULE• Full-Time / 40 hours per week• Day ShiftPOSITION HIGHLIGHTS• Be responsible for the routine monitoring of potential incidents of drug diversion and the reporting of preliminary investigations results to pharmacy leadership and the UW Medicine Drug Diversion Prevention Manager.• Support routine surveillance, investigation, and controlled substances program development activities at UWMC.• Assist with policy and standard operating procedures and supporting Pharmacy leaders with required data and reports.• Analyze data and trends from multiple external and internal systems including EPIC, Cerner, and Carefusion requiring in-depth knowledge of the EHR, clinical signs/symptoms related to pain management, sedation, and anesthesia.• Conduct evaluations of external data analytical systems, collaborate with the Drug Diversion Prevention Specialist and Director of Pharmacy on policy and standard operating procedures related to controlled substances.• Ensure that UWMC remains compliant with state and federal regulations relating to controlled substances and is responsible for daily operations of the Drug Diversion Prevention and Detection program at UWMC.• This position requires in-depth knowledge of DEA regulations and drug diversion surveillance strategies.PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES• Establish and maintain a comprehensive surveillance program to detect potential medical diversion including controlled substances, high cost medications, and other medications that have an appeal for diversion.• Be responsible for routine controlled substance monitoring and auditing at UWMC, including controlled substances handling processes to ensure compliance with DEA regulations and current policies and procedures.• Optimize the use of reports and functionality of available technology (PYXIS reports, forensic analytic reports) to identify medication diversion and documentation discrepancies/issues.• Perform trend analysis and assessments of available information to identify medication diversion activities at UWMC.• Support the Drug Diversion Assessment Response Team (DDART) during investigation of suspected drug diversion incidents.• Coordinate the completion of electronic and manual audits to assess compliance with Joint Commission and other regulatory standards. Act as the internal and external contact for controlled substance related data for UWMC.• Assist with annual and biennial pharmaceutical inventories and analysis of data.• Assist with development and maintenance of drug handling, diversion prevention, detection, and reporting policies and procedures.Strong candidates will have previous experience as a compliance analyst, auditor or Pharmacy compliance team leader. Strong knowledge of technology and information systems used within Pharmacy Services and data/reporting processes and limitations is desired.REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS• Bachelor's Degree in business or health-related field AND 2-3 years of work experience in a health care setting.• Current/valid State of Washington Pharmacy Assistant OR Pharmacy Technician certification.CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:UW Medicine is committed to being a drug-free workplace. We require a pre-employment drug screen.ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKEUW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit’s light rail station across the street.Excellence. Exploration. Education.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHERUW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.

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