Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to I.N.S.P.I.R.E. great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employer Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance program

A Day in the Life of a Pharmacy Compliance Technician:

Work under the supervision of the Director of Pharmacy and Pharmacy Leadership Team. Develops, implements, and monitors audit/review criteria to measure compliance with policies and procedures and governmental regulations. Detects and reports any potential violations to Pharmacy Leadership. Develops and conducts an audit/review schedule and work plan. Ensures that the audit/review is conducted, the schedule is maintained, and recommendations and deficiencies identified in the audit/review are implemented and resolved. This position is responsible for researching and remaining informed on pharmacy compliance regulations, laws, and guidelines. Maintain compliance with the Drug Supply Chain and Security Act (DSCSA) regulations and manage data and access to the tracking Database.

Here Is What You Will Be Doing:

• Conducts audits of the controlled substance use process to include oversight of discrepancy resolution in the Pharmacy and in the nursing and procedural areas. Works closely with managers to resolve these discrepancies in defined time by policy.
• Conducts periodic audits of the nursing floor, Pharmacy, and Operating room automation to include dispensing practices identifying trends that could be potential issues.
• Responsible for researching compliance related issues, identifying high risk areas, and educating and informing appropriate members of the leadership team and staff, as needed.
• Develops and maintains compliance manual
• Reviews all daily/monthly reporting for activity pertaining to controlled substances at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center to include but not limited to ordering, prescriptions and dispensing looking for changes in trends to identify areas of potential diversion activity.
• Reviews all pharmacy activity for dispensing and purchasing looking for trends and abnormalities. Identifying areas for improvement. Supports on-going investigations with Pharmacy and risk departments.
• Participates in the development, maintenance and distribution of policies and procedures that address specific risk areas. Implements and maintains established audit/control systems and policies and procedures.
• Maintains expertise in the DSCSA tracking electronic database and the DSCSA regulations to include but not limited to troubleshooting, correction of database errors, addition of medications, lot numbers, new vendors, new users, daily receipt, entry of lot numbers, education to staff, and assistance in providing reports to Food and Drug Administration and Leadership when requested along with retrieve tracing data when request to loan or borrow medications.
• Conducts training and competencies on electronic database operations with Pharmacy staff when required.
• Works as a Pharmacy Technician as needed.
• Evaluates and resolves all billing issues within Epic charge work queue entries to include but not limited to the High-dollar, Zero-dollar, anesthesia, and High-volume work queues. Works with EPIC to address areas of mis-billing and corrects.
• Conducts unit inspections within the Cheyenne Regional Medical Group (CRMG) and hospital-based clinics ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and medication storage.

Desired Skills:

• Effective communication and listening skills
• Ability to define appropriate lines of authority for the department/program in keeping with administrative and committee structure
• Ability to utilize and apply internal auditing principles, practices, and techniques
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of integrity, good judgment, assertiveness, and an approachable demeanor, while eliciting the respect and trust of employees and Leadership
• Ability to act independently with minimal supervision and direction from the Corporate Compliance Officer and/or Pharmacy Leadership Team.
• Ability to develop and direct systems to facilitate Pharmacy’s compliance with regulatory, legal and accreditation requirements
• Ability to follow HIPAA regulations when discussing personnel, patient, and staff related issues
• Ability to comply with the system for ongoing competency maintenance and develop a self-assessment plan to maintain personal competency
• Ability to seek appropriate guidance when situation dictates advanced knowledge or judgment
• Ability to meet all Pharmacy Tech I and II responsibilities and requirements