Pharmacist (PRN)

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

Job summary

SD Developmental Center in Redfield, SD is seeking a PRN Pharmacist to dispense prescriptions, maintain medication profiles, compound medications, and advise on proper dosages as prescribed by physicians and dentists.

The role requires standing for extended periods, accuracy, and adherence to state regulations. This is a temporary, non-benefited position, exempt from civil service, with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Pharmacist license in SD or eligibility.
• Experience dispensing prescriptions and maintaining medication profiles.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Dispenses client prescriptions, maintains client medication profiles, compounds medications, and recommends proper drug dosages for prescriptions issued by physicians and dentists.
• Dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies using standards and procedures.
• Types labels, selects correct medicine containers, and the appropriate dosage form (liquid, tablet, capsule).
• Makes recommendations for drug usage or dosage changes to physicians and nurses.
• Instructs clients in proper use of their prescribed medications.

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.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER