Pharmacist - BHSH - PRN

Confidential; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health in Rapid City, SD seeks a dedicated Pharmacist to review prescriptions, advise on interactions and dosing, and counsel patients on proper medication use. The role involves dispensing both prescription and OTC medications in a hospital/retail environment, with emphasis on patient safety and quality care.

Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, utilizing EMR systems, and providing clinical supervision for pharmacy staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy.
• Thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.
• License in good standing by State Board of Pharmacy; multi-state licensure may be required.

Responsibilities

• Review prescriptions for accuracy and appropriate ingredients.
• Counsel patients on administration, side effects, and storage.
• Dispenser roles include IV admixtures, unit dose dispensing, and EMR navigation.
• Provide drug information and advise providers on interactions and dosing.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Drug knowledge

State regulations knowledge

Education

Pharmacy degree (PharmD)

Job description

Facility: Black Hills Surg Hosp

Location: Rapid City, SD

Address: 216 Anamaria Dr, Rapid City, SD 57701, USA

Shift: Day

Job Schedule: PRN

Weekly Hours: Varies

Salary Range: $53.00 - $87.50

Pay Info: We value the experience you bring. Relevant work experience will be considered when determining your starting wage within the established pay range.

Department Details

Black Hills Surgical Hospital is seeking a dedicated and patient-focused Pharmacist to join our team in Rapid City, South Dakota.

This position offers the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment focused on quality care, innovation, and an outstanding patient experience.

Job Summary

Review prescriptions to assure accuracy, to ascertain the needed ingredients, and to evaluate their suitability. Provide information and advice regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and proper medication storage. In a retail/community pharmacy setting, the Pharmacist reviews, interprets and dispenses both prescription and non-prescription medication to patients. The pharmacist takes an active role in responding to prescription issues and advising providers on the selection, dosage, interaction and side effects of medications. Counsels patients on the medication prescription including but not limited to: proper administration, possible side effects, expected response, storage and any other questions posed by the patient.

Monitors the health and progress of patients in response to drug therapy. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy series and pharmacy support personnel.

In a medical center or institutional setting, the Pharmacist reviews and interprets provider orders, provides drug information, assists in problem solving, and provides other aspects of pharmaceutical care. Duties may consist of unit dose dispensing, IV Admixtures, outpatient prescriptions, navigating the electronic medical record, compounding, and working with automated dispensing devices.

The Pharmacist utilizes appropriate age-related patient information to assess the pharmaceutical needs of patients, which may include provision of pharmaceutical care to neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The Pharmacist follows all established regulations and standards that govern the practice of pharmacy. May be required to act as a shift supervisor under direct or indirect supervision by department managers.

Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills. Must be able to learn and utilize new technology as the profession of pharmacy evolves. Provides oversight and clinical supervision for pharmacy services and pharmacy support personnel.

Pharmacy services at Sanford Health may include involvement in acute care surgery, neurology, cardiology, pediatrics, oncology, infusion services, intensive care, general medicine, dialysis, transplant, antimicrobial stewardship, and medication reconciliation. May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list. May also include centralized clinical functions, such as checking and dispensing medications and overseeing the clinical functions of the IV room.

Qualifications

In a retail/community pharmacy setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations.

In a medical center or institutional setting: Graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy. Must have a thorough knowledge of drugs and their actions; knowledge of state and local regulations. Hospital experience or residency preferred.

License must be in good standing by the State Board of Pharmacy in state(s) of practice and/or possess multi-state licensure privileges as required by position.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.