Pharmacy Technician

South Dakota AG; Hot Springs (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance option

Retirement benefits

11 paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a full-time Pharmacy Technician to assist the on-site pharmacist with data entry, order retrieval, and medication preparation for residents. The role involves billing, unit-dose card preparation, and ensuring accuracy across several systems.

The ideal candidate has an active SD Pharmacy Technician license, CPR certification, and a willingness to adapt to a technology-heavy workflow in a long-term care environment.

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota Pharmacy Technician license.
• Ability to be CPR certified.
• Experience in pharmacy work with long-term care is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and reconciliation across McKesson, American Data, and EPIC.
• Retrieve medication orders electronically and from care units.
• Prepare medications and deliver throughout the facility, including unit-dose cards.
• Bill third-party payors and check supply and dating on medication carts.

Skills

work with people

communicate effectively

use a computer

Education

Active SD Pharmacy Technician license

CPR certified

Tools

McKesson

American Data

EPIC

Job description

Salary: $19.27 to $24.08 per hour. Contract: full-time. Pay Grade: F. Closing Date: 10/29/2026. Location: Hot Springs, SD. Employer: Department of Veteran's Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home.

Position Overview

The South Dakota State Veterans Home in Hot Springs is seeking to fill a pharmacy technician position to aid the onsite pharmacist with the following duties computer data entry and reconciliation in 3 separate computer systems (McKesson, American Data and EPIC), retrieval of medication orders both electronically and from the care units, and preparation of medications and delivery throughout our facility.

This preparation includes extensive preparation of unit dosing cards. Technicians will need to bill third party payors for prescription costs, prepare med minders for independent residents, and regularly check supply and dating on medication carts and supply cupboards throughout the facility.

This position works in a health care setting with a mix of standing and sitting.

Ideal Candidate

An interest in working in a pharmacy specializing in long term care and will interacting with patients and health care professionals on a daily basis and therefore must be both outgoing and have a professional rapport with good phone skills. This position is technology heavy and so an ability to learn new computer systems and workflows is a must. This work setting demands the highest attention to detail and accuracy. Previous pharmacy work experience and good references are a plus.

Key Knowledge

• a variety of pharmacy and health care specific computer systems and highly detail oriented.

Skills

• work with people;
• communicate effectively;
• use a computer.

Abilities

• receive and break down freight;
• lift at least 25 pounds.

Licenses and Certifications

Active South Dakota Pharmacy Technician license and ability to be CPR certified.

Eligibility and Screening

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

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. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

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.

Benefits

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.

Contact Information

South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources and Administration
Telephone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer