Pharmacy Inspector

Sdsoybean; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 82,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Annual leave

Retirement benefits

Job summary

South Dakota Department of Health - Board of Pharmacy is seeking an Inspector to oversee inspections of pharmacies and wholesalers across South Dakota. Travel statewide is required; duties include investigating complaints and assisting with licensing and regulatory updates.

Strong communication and regulatory knowledge are essential. The successful candidate will present regulations to professionals, educate on PDMP data usage, and travel with some overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Licensed pharmacist in good standing by the SD Board of Pharmacy.
• Ability to travel across state with overnight stays.
• Experience with inspections and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections with Board staff and maintain records.
• Ensure inspections are efficient and compliant using Board resources.
• Investigate complaints received by the Board.
• Assist in license approvals and respond to questions from licensees; update rules as needed.
• Present regulations to pharmacists and technicians.
• Educate PDMP staff on proper use of program data to improve patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Licensed pharmacist (SD Board of Pharmacy)

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

136,972 - 136,972 US per year

Posted 3 days ago | Apply before September 11, 2026

Description

Job ID: 37292
Agency: Department ofHealth - Board of Pharmacy
Location:Sioux Falls, SD Salary:$136,972.80 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade:MJ
Closing Date:9/11/26

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:

• Work with Board Staff to schedule and conduct inspections, maintain records of inspections and monitor compliance with recommendations.
• Uses management and leadership skills to ensure efficient, effective and responsible practices while using Board resources to schedule and conduct meaningful inspections.
• Conduct investigations to complaints received by the Board.
• Assist the office in approving licenses, responding to questions from licensees, recommending updates to Administrative Rules and preparing reports of activities.
• Provides presentations to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians on pharmacy regulations.
• 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.

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.