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Controlled Substance Manager Jobs (NOW HIRING)

$17.75 - $21.50/hr

SUMMARY:Reports to Pharmacy Manager, Director, or their designee. Under the supervision of a ... Assumes responsibility for central pharmacy operations including controlled substance inventory ...

Narcotic Pharmacist

New Orleans, LA · On-site

$54.50 - $66.25/hr

GENERAL DUTIES Monitors and manages controlled drug inventory in the Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC): * Performs scheduled inventories of each compartment of ...

Narcotic Pharmacist

New Orleans, LA

$52.75 - $64.25/hr

Monitors and manages controlled drug inventory in the Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC): * Performs scheduled inventories of each compartment of the CSM to ...

Narcotic Pharmacist

New Orleans, LA

$55 - $67/hr

GENERAL DUTIES Monitors and manages controlled drug inventory in the Controlled Substance Manager (CSM) and Automated Dispensing Cabinet (ADC): * Performs scheduled inventories of each compartment of ...

Dispense and return Narcotics from Controlled Substance Manager (CSM Vault). * Accurately process medication returns and restocking to medication storage areas. * Performs basic billing functions.

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What are Controlled Substance Managers?

Controlled Substance Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing the procurement, storage, distribution, and documentation of controlled substances within healthcare, research, or pharmaceutical organizations. Their primary duties include ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, such as those enforced by the DEA, to prevent misuse or diversion of these substances. They also develop and implement policies, conduct audits, train staff, and maintain accurate records to ensure the safe and legal handling of controlled substances.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Controlled Substance Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Controlled Substance Manager, you need a strong understanding of pharmacy operations, regulatory compliance, and inventory management, often supported by a pharmacy degree or relevant certification. Familiarity with controlled substance tracking systems, DEA regulations, and auditing tools is typically required. Attention to detail, integrity, and strong organizational and communication skills help ensure accurate documentation and effective coordination with staff and regulatory bodies. These skills are essential to maintain legal compliance, prevent diversion, and ensure the safe handling of controlled substances.

What are some common challenges faced by Controlled Substance Managers in maintaining compliance with regulations?

Controlled Substance Managers often face challenges such as keeping up with evolving federal and state regulations, ensuring accurate inventory tracking, and preventing diversion or misuse. They must work closely with pharmacy staff, law enforcement, and regulatory agencies to ensure that all controlled substances are stored, dispensed, and documented properly. Regular audits, staff training, and thorough record-keeping are essential to maintaining compliance and avoiding costly penalties or legal issues.
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Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Controlled Substance Compliance, Operations

Manager, Specialty Compliance and Ethics - Controlled Substance Compliance, Operations

Walmart

Centerton, AR

$80K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


Walmart rating

6.0

Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 21,648 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

22nd of 39 rated national retailers


Job description

Position Summary...Join the Walmart Health & Wellness Compliance team to support the growth and development of controlled substance compliance! Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Controlled Substance Compliance (CSC) Specialty Compliance and Ethics Health and Wellness, Operations team. You will support the development and implementation of an effective compliance program for Walmart Controlled Substance Compliance. We are seeking a detail-oriented Manager to support the design, maintenance, and troubleshooting of Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP) logic within our pharmacy dispensing systems. The associate will interpret technical PMP manuals to ensure accurate state-level reporting and serve as a key liaison between our Controlled Substance Compliance (CSC) team and our offshore technical/development team. The PMP Manager will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely PMP data reporting for our pharmacy dispensing systems.
About the Health & Wellness Compliance Team:
The Walmart Health & Wellness Compliance team advances controlled substance compliance through thoughtful program development and execution. Reporting into senior leadership, the team manages PMP logic within pharmacy dispensing systems to support accurate, state-specific reporting and regulatory adherence. Through close partnership with technical, operations, and business teams, the group emphasizes data-driven oversight, continuous improvement, and accountability to support compliant pharmacy operations across Walmart’s health and wellness initiatives.What you'll do...
  • Develop and implement a comprehensive compliance program – Support the Walmart CSC program, with specific emphasis on validating, analyzing, and maintaining PMP logic within the dispensing system.
  • Build effective relationships – Establish relationships with key stakeholders and effectively integrate with the business to secure compliance as the most trusted support function.
  • Support enterprise and team success – Facilitate timely identification of compliance risks and implementation of effective mitigation strategies to enable successful implementation of business initiatives. 
  • Operate with excellence – Identify KPIs that measure and monitor potential risk areas and facilitate the implementation of effective tools to assess those indicators. 
What you'll bring…
  • You’re a subject matter expert in controlled substance compliance requirements, with interest in applying this expertise around pharmacy compliance and supporting initiatives in our service lines.
  • You have significant experience and familiarity with relevant regulatory requirements, including the ability to interpret and implement technical specifications for state prescription reporting requirements.
  • You’re process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • You have strong communication skills to interact with senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • You have experience working in cross-functional teams.
  • You’re organized, disciplined, and can manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • You’re stimulated by challenges and are ready to engage at Fortune 1 scale.
  • Proven experience working with pharmacy dispensing systems or similar healthcare technology platforms.
  • Strong understanding of PMP (Prescription Monitoring Program) reporting requirements and logic.
  • Familiarity with controlled substances regulations.
  • Ability to read, interpret, and translate technical manuals and regulatory documents into actionable system requirements.
  • Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and pharmacy operations.
  • Familiarity with agile methodologies and experience working with technical teams.
  • Experience with SQL or other data querying languages.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and technical documentation tools.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex technical concepts for non-technical audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Systems, Healthcare Informatics, or related field.
  • Experience working in a pharmacy, or other healthcare setting.
  • Previous experience in compliance, technical analyst, or business analyst role within healthcare or pharmacy settings

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000.00 - $155,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include :
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Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field and 2 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area OR 4 years’ experience in compliance, ethics, legal, project management, or related area.
2 years’ experience using intermediate functionality of Microsoft Office.Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Master's degree in Business, Human Resources, or related field, Project Management Certification, Supervisory experiencePrimary Location...2608 Se J St, Bentonville, AR 72716-3724, United States of AmericaWalmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.

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From our humble beginnings as a small discount retailer in Rogers, Ark., Walmart has opened thousands of stores in the U.S. and expanded internationally. Through innovation, we're creating a seamless experience to let customers shop anytime and anywhere online and in stores. We are creating opportunities and bringing value to customers and communities around the globe. Walmart operates approximately 10,500 stores and clubs in 19 countries and eCommerce websites. We employ 2.1 million associates around the world — nearly 1.6 million in the U.S. alone.

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Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bentonville, AR, US

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