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.

Job Summary / Purpose

A Technician is responsible for the accurate preparation of non-sterile extemporaneous products, unit-dose preparation; inventory control; medication delivery, distribution, and storage; care of supplies and equipment; and management of automated medication dispensing systems.  Assists the pharmacist in all aspects of the daily departmental activities, including  training new staff and students, billing, record keeping and other clerical functions, and other duties as assigned by the pharmacist or pharmacy leader.  

Essential Key Job Responsibilities

• Daily filling and delivery of patient medications

• Refills automated dispensing machines and robot

• Maintains proper stock levels of drugs and supplies

• Complies with USP 795 and 800 regulations

• Prepares non-sterile extemporaneous products

• Completes assigned Date checking

• Labels all products including barcodes according to policy

• Follows appropriate procedures for handling of controlled substance

• Relates well and has good communication skills with staff, patients, and visitors.  Maintains confidentiality

• Computer proficiency