Pharmacy Inspector

State of South Dakota; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 123,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

State of South Dakota invites applications for an Inspector position with the Board of Pharmacy in Sioux Falls. The role oversees inspections at pharmacies and wholesalers statewide, conducts investigations, and reports to the Executive Director and Department of Health.

The ideal candidate is a licensed pharmacist with broad experience in various pharmacy settings, strong communication skills, and willingness to travel, including overnight stays and some out-of-state trips.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing with the SD Board of Pharmacy.
• Knowledge of complex federal and state pharmacy laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections; maintain inspection records.
• Monitor compliance with recommendations and use board resources effectively.
• Investigate complaints received by the Board.
• Assist in approving licenses and responding to licensees’ questions.
• Provide presentations on pharmacy regulations to pharmacists and technicians.
• Educate on the PDMP program data usage to improve patient care.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel readiness

Education

Pharmacist license

Job description

Job ID: 37292

Agency: Department of Health - Board of Pharmacy

Location: Sioux Falls, SD

Salary: $136,972.80 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: MJ

Closing Date: 9/11/26

This is a Full-Time position with the Department of Health - Board of Pharmacy. For more information on the Department of Health, please visit https://doh.sd.gov/licensing-and-records/boards/pharmacy/.

The Inspector for the South Dakota State Board of Pharmacy is responsible for overseeing and conducting inspections at pharmacies and wholesalers located in South Dakota. The inspector is responsible for complaint investigations received by the Board. The inspector will report to the Board of Pharmacy, Executive Director of the Board, and Department of Health.

Responsibilities include:

1. Work with Board Staff to schedule and conduct inspections, maintain records of inspections and monitor compliance with recommendations.
2. Uses management and leadership skills to ensure efficient, effective and responsible practices while using Board resources to schedule and conduct meaningful inspections.
3. Conduct investigations to complaints received by the Board.
4. Assist the office in approving licenses, responding to questions from licensees, recommending updates to Administrative Rules and preparing reports of activities.
5. Provides presentations to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on pharmacy regulations.
6. Assist the PDMP staff in educating pharmacists and prescribers on proper use of program data to improve patient care.

This position requires the candidate to be able to travel throughout the state with some overnight stays and some out of state travel. This position requires the candidate to work on a computer the majority of the time.

Licenses and Certifications

The successful applicant must be licensed as a pharmacist in good standing by the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Work experience in various types of pharmacy settings.

Knowledge

• complex federal and state pharmacy laws, rules and regulations in order to monitor for compliance and to assist licensees in their efforts toward compliance;
• various pharmacy settings, ie inpatient pharmacy, retail pharmacy, and compounding.

Skills

• use common computer skills and use of various software such as Excel, Word, and Power Point;
• excellent verbal and written communication skills.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration

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http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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