Pharmacist (PRN)

South Dakota State Government; Pierre (SD); On-site; USD 90,370 - 100,399; Part time

Job summary

South Dakota Developmental Center in Redfield, SD seeks a Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, maintain client profiles, and compound medications. The role includes recommending dosages, instructing clients, and ensuring safety by reviewing prescriptions for accuracy.

Responsibilities also cover inventory and providing drug information to the care team. This PRN, non-benefited position requires licensure as a Pharmacist in South Dakota and will involve collaboration with physicians and nurses

Qualifications

• Must be licensed or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in South Dakota.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses client prescriptions and maintains medication profiles.
• Compounds medications and determines proper dosages.
• Types labels and selects containers and dosage forms.
• Recommends drug usage or dosage changes to physicians and nurses.
• Instructs clients on proper use of prescribed medications.
• Reviews prescriptions to ensure correct ingredients and dosing.
• Maintains drug inventory and stock levels.
• Provides information on new drugs and contraindications.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Compounding techniques

Drug information

State/federal laws

Ability to stand

Attention to detail

Job description

Job ID: 36787

Agency: SD Developmental Center

Location: Redfield, SD

Minimum Salary: $65.60-$72.88 hourly, depending on experience

Closing Date: 8/5/26

Description

The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.

SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential.

Job Summary

• This is PRN position, as needed.
• Dispenses client prescriptions, maintains client medication profiles, compounds medications, and recommends proper drug dosages for clients to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and dentists.
• Dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standards and physical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and dentists.
• Types labels, selects correct medicine containers, and the appropriate dosage form such as liquid, tablet, or capsule.
• Makes a recommendation for drug usage or change to physicians and nurses.
• Instructs clients in proper use of their prescribed medications.
• Reviews written prescriptions to determine the ingredients needed and to ensure overdoses have not been prescribed.
• Maintains client profiles by noting drug doses, interactions, lab work, diets, immunizations, treatments, and allergies ensuring the patient is receiving proper medication and the best possible care available.
• Maintains drug inventory by determining the stock needed, receiving the order, completing inventory cards, and restocking the shelves to ensure the inventory is well-stocked and orderly.
• Provides information to physicians and other staff members on the availability of new drugs, the incompatibility of certain drugs, and the contradictions of drugs and other pharmaceuticals to keep the staff updated on changes in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Challenges include recommending a drug and dosage for client with a difficult condition to treat.

Licenses and Certifications

Must be or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of South Dakota.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• the principles of specialized sciences directly applicable to pharmacy;
• the regulatory and enforcement procedures in drug areas;
• special instruments and techniques used in compounding and manufacturing pharmaceuticals;
• chemical, biological, and comparative therapeutic properties of a wide range of drugs and technical literature;
• state and federal laws and hospital regulations regarding regulation of pharmacy practices.

Ability to:

• stand for extended periods of time;
• follow instructions;
• prepare reports and maintain records;
• compound prescriptions and manufacture pharmaceuticals.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.

Please note this is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service.

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