Pharmacy Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

The South Dakota Veterans Home in Hot Springs, SD, seeks a Pharmacy Technician to support an onsite pharmacist. Duties include data entry, order retrieval, and medication preparation for unit dosing across multiple computer systems.

Strong attention to detail and patient-facing communication are essential. Applicants should hold an active SD Pharmacy Technician license and CPR certification if possible; Veterans' Preference applies.

Qualifications

• Active South Dakota Pharmacy Technician license required.
• CPR certification preferred or able to obtain.
• Experience in long-term care pharmacy is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Data entry and reconciliation across three systems (McKesson, American Data, EPIC).
• Retrieve medication orders electronically and from care units.
• Prepare medications and deliver throughout the facility, including unit dosing cards.
• Assist with billing third-party payors and maintain medication supply checks.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Pharmacy Technician certification program

Tools

McKesson

American Data

EPIC

Job description

Job ID: 38073

Agency: Veterans Affairs

Location: Hot Springs, SD

Salary: $19.27 to $24.08 Hourly, depending on qualifications

Pay Grade: F

Closing Date: 10/29/2026

This is a full-time position with the Department of Veteran's Affairs - Michael J. Fitzmaurice South Dakota Veterans Home. For more information on the Department of Veteran's Affairs, please visit https://vetaffairs.sd.gov/ .

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 health care setting with a mix of standing and sitting.

The ideal candidate will have:

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.

Knowledge of:

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

Skill to:

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

Ability to:

• 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.

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.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, 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 Telephone: [phone] Email: [e-mail] http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus

"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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