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QuVa Pharma

DEA Compliance Specialist

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As of Jul 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for dea pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DEA Pharmacist job?

A DEA Pharmacist is a licensed pharmacist responsible for ensuring compliance with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations regarding controlled substances. They oversee the handling, storage, documentation, and dispensing of these medications to prevent diversion and misuse. DEA Pharmacists often work in hospitals, pharmacies, or regulatory agencies, ensuring that all DEA guidelines and federal laws are followed. Their role includes maintaining proper record-keeping, conducting audits, and educating staff on regulatory compliance.

What are the main responsibilities of a DEA Pharmacist on a daily basis?

As a DEA Pharmacist, your daily responsibilities typically include verifying controlled substance prescriptions, maintaining strict inventory controls, conducting audits, and ensuring compliance with Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regulations. You will collaborate closely with physicians, pharmacy technicians, and law enforcement agencies to prevent diversion and misuse of controlled drugs. The role requires continuous oversight of recordkeeping and reporting to ensure that all operations meet federal and state requirements. Additionally, you may provide staff training and serve as a resource on regulatory issues within your organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Dea Pharmacist position, and why are they important?

To excel as a DEA Pharmacist, you need in-depth knowledge of controlled substances regulations, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, and active pharmacist licensure. Competence with inventory management software, prescription monitoring programs, and compliance tracking systems is essential. Strong attention to detail, ethical judgment, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These abilities are crucial for ensuring compliance with legal standards, preventing diversion, and safeguarding patient safety.

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DEA Compliance Specialist

DEA Compliance Specialist

QuVa Pharma

Sugar Land, TX • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 4 days ago

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6.9

Company rating: 6.9 out of 10

Based on 7 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

65th of 74 rated pharmaceutical

Job description

Our DEA Compliance Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring the highest quality and safety standards of our pharmaceutical products. Once you complete our training, your responsibilities will include managing and coordinating all DEA related activities at the manufacturing site. This person is a subject matter expert on all matters related to DEA compliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing industry, to include the distributing of controlled substances. Your attention to detail and adherence to precise procedures will guarantee that our medications meet the highest standards of safety, efficacy, and quality, providing patients with the best possible care and outcomes. Turn your passion for precision and your commitment to quality into a meaningful impact on healthcare across the US.
What the DEA Compliance Specialist Does Each Day:
  • Manages and coordinates all DEA related activities at multiple production facilities
  • Conducts year end and biennial inventory and report ARCOS quarterly reporting and cycle count inventory via DEA website
  • Responsible for implementing and gathering data to support YERS inventories
  • Coordinates all movement of control substances from manufacturing through analytical testing
  • Trains internal individuals on controlled substance Standard Operating Procedures
  • Maintains compliance of all DEA, State and Board of Pharmacy registrations
  • Coordinates all controlled substance destruction with appropriate Quality and Logistics departments
  • Responsible for all necessary DEA registration and ordering forms (DEA 222)
  • Responsible for regulatory requirements for CSOS setup and maintenance
  • Responsible for submitting CII quotas to DEA, maintain organized DEA files on related activities
  • Coordinates and document DEA audits for sites and issue audit reports to management upon completion
  • Remains current on DEA regulations in order to address organization business needs

Our Most Successful DEA Compliance Specialists:
  • Are detail-oriented with strong verbal and written communications skills
  • Express energy, show accountability, and multi-task
  • Fulfill expectations, establish sustainable relationships with team members, maintain effective and meaningful communication channels
  • Have a sense of urgency, accountability, and resourcefulness
  • Are self-starters and independent learners

Minimum Requirements for this Role:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent with 5 to 7 years work experience
  • Able to successfully complete a drug and background check
  • Expert in DEA manufacturing regulations and requirements
  • Experience in maintaining DEA compliance systems
  • Knowledgeable in drug quota management and submissions
  • Experienced in the workings of the department of justice and DEA for communications
  • Implementing compliance systems to maintain corporate compliance of all DEA regulations
  • Knowledge in the security requirements
  • Able and willing to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. throughout each shift, with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis; Quva will not sponsor applicants for work visas

Any of the Following Will Give You an Edge:
  • Experience in DEA Compliance or DEA related roles
  • 2 to 3 years work experience with DEA / Controlled Substances

Benefits of Working at Quva:
  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits including medical, dental and vision
  • 401k retirement program with company match
  • 17 paid days off plus 8 paid holidays per year
  • Occasional weekend and overtime opportunities with advance notice
  • National, industry-leading high growth company with future career advancement opportunities

About Quva:
Quva provides industry-leading health-system pharmacy services and solutions, including 503B sterile injectable outsourcing services and AI-based data software solutions that help power the business of pharmacy. Quva Pharma's multiple production facilities and industry-first dedicated remote distribution capabilities provide ready-to-administer sterile injectable medicines critical to patient care. Quva BrightStream partners with health systems to aggregate, normalize, and analyze large amounts of complex data across their sites of care, and through proprietary machine learning, transforms data into actionable insights supporting revenue optimization, script capture, inventory management, drug shortage control, and more. Quva's overall progressive and integrated platform helps health-systems transform pharmacy management to achieve greater value and deliver highest-quality patient care.
Quva is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. Quva's Equal Opportunity Policy prohibits harassment or discrimination due to age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and any related medical conditions), sexual orientation, and any other characteristic or classification protected by applicable laws. All employment with Quva is "at will."
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