Pharmacy Inspector

South Dakota State Government; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 116,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Health - Board of Pharmacy in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Inspector to oversee inspections of pharmacies and wholesalers statewide, investigate complaints, and support licensing and regulatory duties. The role requires travel within the state and occasional out-of-state travel.

The successful applicant must be a licensed pharmacist in good standing, with experience across pharmacy settings and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires pharmacist license in good standing with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.
• Willingness to travel across the state with possible overnight stays.
• Must have strong computer skills and ability to use common software.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and conduct inspections with Board staff and maintain inspection records.
• Use leadership to ensure efficient, responsible inspection practices.
• Investigate complaints received by the Board.
• Assist with license approvals, answer licensee questions, and update Administrative Rules.
• Provide presentations to pharmacists and technicians on pharmacy regulations.
• Assist PDMP staff in educating professionals on program data to improve patient care.

Skills

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Verbal communication

Written communication

Job description

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Job ID: 37292

Agency: Department of Health - Board of Pharmacy

Location:Sioux Falls, SDSalary: $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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