Lifepoint Health has an opportunity for a Vice President, Drug Diversion Prevention - Remote. The Vice President, Medication Diversion Prevention provides oversight and direction for the daily operations of the Medication Diversion Prevention, Detection and Response Program. The Vice President is accountable for all aspects of drug diversions education, prevention, monitoring, investigation and reporting at Lifepoint Health.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Expert witness in multiple judicial districts on diversion investigations, including “pill mill,” overdose investigations, and high-profile drug diversion cases to include investigations involving national sports teams.
• Development and implementation of controlled substance compliance policies/procedures and trainings:
  • A virtual manufacturer of controlled substances while serving as the Chief Compliance Officer.
  • For practitioners specializing in medication assisted treatment, long term care facilities, and retail independent pharmacies.
• The assessment, evaluation, and DEA regulatory gap analysis of multiple healthcare facilities, including the development of targeted training for DEA compliance and implementation of system-wide drug diversion programs.
• Third-party auditor for a Narcotic Treatment Program and a healthcare facility under Memorandum of Agreements with DEA.
• Litigation assistance and data analysis, including “red flag” reviews, for multiple practitioners, pharmacies, and a Narcotic Treatment Program.
• Leads the diversion response team and directs any activity
• Co-chair with the VP Pharmacy Quality and Operations, the enterprise Medication Diversion Operating Committee
• Sever as a liaison and work cooperatively with other community organizations and leaders in addressing educational programs for identification of diversion activities and prevention programs.

Additional Information:

Position serves both internal co-workers and external customers, clients, patients, contractors, and vendors.

Access to and/or works with sensitive and/or confidential information.

Exhibit a comprehensive understanding of healthcare regulatory and compliance (e.g., HIPAA). Skilled in the application of policies and procedures. Knowledge of Business Office Standards and Recommended Practices.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of federal and state mediation handling and controlled substances regulations

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the work of others, including planning, assigning, scheduling and reviewing work, ensures quality standards. Responsible for hiring, terminating, training and developing, reviewing performance and administering corrective action for staff.

BENEFITS:

At Lifepoint, our Mission of Making Communities Healthier extends to our employees. We offer an excellent total compensation package, including a competitive salary and benefits. Some of our benefits include 401k, flexible PTO, generous Employee illness benefit (EIB), medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. We believe that happy, healthy people have a passionate engagement with life and work and have designed our package to enhance your wellbeing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required.

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 15+ years’ experience conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses, and investigative report processing. Experience teaching in area of expertise and facilitating change in diverse multidisciplinary teams.

Minimum overnight travel (up to 10%) by land and/or air