Pharmacy Technician Trainee
About The Position
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.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Obtain Pharmacy Assistant license in the state in which the employee works if available or necessary
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Excellent knowledge of drug names desired with the expectation of continuing education on new drugs.
Responsibilities
- Develop essential skills in medication preparation, inventory handling, and secure distribution.
- Understand and uphold DEA, FDA, and state regulations related to controlled substances and medication storage.
- Learn to identify potential variances in clinical practice to help prevent medication errors.
- Assist licensed technicians with critical tasks, including controlled substance management and utilizing pharmacy automation.
- Contribute to efficient medication delivery, triage calls, and support caregivers within your scope of practice.
- Accurately recording prescription information and verbal refill authorizations.
- Preparing prescription labels (verified by a pharmacist).
- Reconstituting medications (with pharmacist oversight).
- Precisely retrieving, counting and packaging medications.
- Assisting with prepackaging drugs and preparing medications for hospital inpatient dispensing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
