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Drug Diversion Specialist Fulltime

Virtua
life insurance, vision insurance, paid time off, sick time, tuition assistance, 401(k), 403(b)
United States, New Jersey, Evesham
303 Lippincott Drive (Show on map)
Jan 30, 2026
At Virtua Health, we exist for one reason - to better serve you. That means being here for you in all the moments that matter, striving each day to connect you to the care you need. Whether that's wellness and prevention, experienced specialists, life-changing care, or something in-between - we are your partner in health devoted to building a healthier community.If you live or work in South Jersey, exceptional care is all around. Our medical and surgical experts are among the best in the country. We assembled more than 14,000 colleagues, including over 2,850 skilled and compassionate doctors, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners equipped with the latest technologies, treatments, and techniques to provide exceptional care close to home. A Magnet-recognized health system ranked by U.S. News and World Report, we've received multiple awards for quality, safety, and outstanding work environment.In addition to five hospitals, seven emergency departments, seven urgent care centers, and more than 280 otherlocations, we're committed to the well-being of the community. That means bringing life-changing resources and health services directly into our communities through ourEat Well food access program, telehealth, home health, rehabilitation, mobile screenings, paramedic programs, and convenient online scheduling. We're also affiliated with Penn Medicine for cancer and neurosciences, and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for pediatrics. Location: Lippincott - 303 Lippincott Drive Remote Type: On-Site Employment Type: Employee Employment Classification: Regular Time Type: Full time Work Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Total Weekly Hours: 40 Additional Locations: Job Information: Job Summary: The Drug Diversion Specialist (Diversion Specialist) provides oversight and direction for the daily operations of the Drug Diversion Prevention, Detection, and Response Program. The Diversion Specialist is accountable for all aspects of drug diversion education, prevention, monitoring, investigation, and reporting at Virtua. Position Responsibilities: Establish and maintain an effective drug diversion education program for all staff, including physicians in training, mid-level providers, and medical staff. Provide leadership and actively participate in Virtua's multidisciplinary education activities relating to drug diversion, impairment, and controlled substance handling. Establish and maintain a comprehensive surveillance and auditing program to detect drug diversion and non-compliance in medication handling. Collect and track institution-wide diversion-related data, including, but not limited to, medication handling issues, medication security issues,concerns about healthcare provider behavior/performance, patient complaints related to pain relief, disputed orders for controlled substances, and patient safety event data that may relate to diversion or impairment. Lead the investigation process of suspected drug diversion incidents. Coordinate with the Diversion Response Team to assess cases of potential diversion and direct any Response Team activities. Ensure that all required internal and external reporting occurs following each diversion event. Work collaboratively with all relevant departments and serve as a controlled substance and diversion resource for all staff. Position Qualifications Required: Required Experience: A minimum of five years experi- ence in investigations, interviewing witnesses, and investigative report processing; OR a minimum of eight years of health care experience required. Familiarity with Accreditation standards, DEA, EPA, CMS, and FDA regulations, and ISMP and ASHP guidelines and recommendations Required Education: BSN required. Annual Salary: $89,574 - $139,253 The actual salary/rate will vary based on applicant's experience as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. Virtua offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including, but not limited to: medical/prescription, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care flexible spending accounts; 403(b) (401(k) subject to collective bargaining agreement); paid time off, paid sick leave as provided under state and local paid sick leave laws, short-term disability and optional long-term disability, colleague and dependent life insurance and supplemental life and AD&D insurance; tuition assistance, and an employee assistance program that includes free counseling sessions. Eligibility for benefits is governed by the applicable plan documents and policies. For more benefits information click here.