Retail Pharmacy Technician

Since 1885, CHI St. Alexius Health has been dedicated to leading health care in this region by enriching the lives of patients through the highest quality of care. We seek to continue our tradition of success and innovation with individuals dedicated to delivering the highest level of expertise and quality. Together we can continue to grow and support the legacy of CHI St. Alexius Health for many years to come.

CHI St. Alexius Health is a regional health network with a tertiary hospital in Bismarck, the system also consists of critical access hospitals (CAHs) in Carrington, Dickinson, Devils Lake, Garrison, Turtle Lake, Washburn and Williston and numerous clinics and outpatient services.  CHI St. Alexius Health manages four CAHs in North Dakota - Elgin, Linton, and Wishek, as well as Mobridge Regional Medical Center in Mobridge, S.D. CHI St. Alexius Health offers a comprehensive line of inpatient and outpatient medical services, including: a Level II Trauma Center, primary and specialty physician clinics, home health and hospice services, durable medical equipment services, a fitness and human performance center and ancillary services throughout western and central North Dakota.

CHI St. Alexius Health is part of CommonSpirit Health, a nonprofit, Catholic health system dedicated to advancing health for all people. It was created in February 2019 through the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health. CommonSpirit Health is committed to creating healthier communities, delivering exceptional patient care, and ensuring every person has access to quality health care.

Searching for certified pharmacy technician or technician in training!

Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, performs a variety of activities related to prescription processing and daily pharmacy operations workflow.  Works in a highly regulated environment and must take care to abide by all state and federal regulations that relate to the practice of pharmacy including record keeping and infection prevention standards and will work in accordance with CommonSpirit Health policies and procedures. Pharmacy technicians are responsible for prescription data entry, insurance billing, preparation and filling of prescription medications, cashiering/customer service duties, and accurately performing pharmaceutical calculations, reconstitution and compounding of oral and topical dosage forms (if applicable). Inventory/stocking tasks for controlled and non-controlled medications along with tracking orders and performing routine clerical/administrative tasks may be required in lieu of a pharmacy coordinator and/or pharmacy buyer.

• Contributes to the department’s safe and accurate operations by prioritizing and organizing daily work for optimal operations of pharmacy.
• Participates in the on-boarding of new technicians.
  
• Answers telephones, screens phone calls/orders.
• Under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, receives and enters prescriptions into the pharmacy management system.
• Verifies information on prescriptions for accuracy and provides notification to pharmacists for possible errors and drug/allergy contraindications.
• Identifies possible medication/prescription errors. Discusses error(s) with pharmacist on staff and PIC. Documents error in system-utilized error reporting tool.
• Conducts prescription order processing to include packaging, reconstituting, and compounding/flavoring (if applicable).
• Distributes medication to the patient/customer and collects payment; performs cashiering duties.
• As the front line to all retail pharmacy customers, must present a professional, helpful, pleasant demeanor, showing respect in all patient/customer, coworker, and health care professional interactions.
• Captures information and charges for purposes of billing third party payers; reconciles billing and administration records. Will contact provider office if medication is not covered or prior authorization is needed
• Complies with federal state laws pertaining to pharmacy, including differing counseling requirements by state, HIPAA procedures and policies, etc
• Operates and maintains automated dispensing devices and may problem solve for operation and maintenance of all automated systems in the Pharmacy.
• Effective time management skills are critical to reprioritize work.
• Must demonstrate initiative and be willing to work as a cohesive member of a team.
• Performs administrative support functions for pharmacy operations, including filing.
• Will ensure confidentiality of patient and other hospital information.
• Tracks medication and supply orders and stocks and assists in keeping inventory at acceptable levels for patient care

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent required
• One year of retail pharmacy experience or equivalent preferred
• Graduate of ASHP accredited pharmacy technician program, associate's degree, or equivalent experience preferred
• Active Pharmacy Technician License in good standing in the state(s) in which the employee works, if required by state law. PHARMTECH:XX
• Active CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT certification in good standing. CPT-EXCPT or CPT-PTCB or CPHT