Pharmacist Jobs in Colton, SD

A Pharmacist plays a critical role in the pharmacy industry, ensuring patients receive the correct medications and understand how to use them safely and effectively. They review and interpret physician orders, detect potential medication interactions, dispense prescribed medications, and counsel patients on their proper usage and potential side effects. Additionally, they provide advice on healthy lifestyles, conduct health screenings, manage immunization programs, and oversee the work of pharmacy technicians and interns. Pharmacists often work in community pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, or they may work in research or the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists are required to have a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree from an accredited college or university. They must also pass two exams to become licensed: the North American Pharmacist Licensure Exam (NAPLEX) and, in most states, the Multistate Pharmacy Jurisprudence Exam (MPJE). Important skills for a Pharmacist include strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to work with a diverse population, and the capacity to handle stressful situations. Prior to becoming a Pharmacist, individuals often work as Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Interns, or in related health care roles to gain practical experience in the field.

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Pharmacist LTC Pharmacy PRN

  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 1 day ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 1 day ago

The Pharmacist collaborates with medical staff to manage patient treatments, ensuring compliance with health system policies and regulatory requirements....

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Clinical Pharmacist - Inpatient

  • Veterans Health Administration
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 8 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 8 days ago

The appointing official may waive the requirement of licensure for a period not to exceed 2 years for a pharmacist that provides care under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist....

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Pharmacist Resident PGY1

  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 20 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 20 days ago

Performs pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing medications, monitoring medication therapy, consulting and providing education to patients and healthcare professionals and monitoring...

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Pharmacist in Charge - Hospital Contract

  • Avel eCare
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 23 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 23 days ago

Additional one day per week as a staff pharmacist will be required....

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Pharmacist- Adult Clinical - Straight Weekend -incentive available

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 26 days ago

Department Details We are excited to offer a weekend-focused pharmacist role designed with flexibility to meet both departmental needs and candidate preferences....

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Pharmacist - Adult Internal Medicine --Days 8 on/6 off

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 26 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 26 days ago

The Adult Internal Medicine Focus Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care to adult inpatient populations through a rotating day/evening schedule focused primarily on medical and surgical units...

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Pharmacist -Adult Internal Medicine Focused--Days/Evenings

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago

Job Description The Adult Internal Medicine Focused Pharmacist provides direct pharmaceutical care to adult inpatient populations through a rotating day/evening schedule focused primarily on medical...

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Pharmacist - Emergency Department -Days/Evenings

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago

The pharmacist serves as an active clinical resource for providers and nursing staff while promoting evidence-based practice, patient safety, and continuity of care....

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Operations Pharmacist - Straight Evenings - Full Time

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago

Job Description The Operations Pharmacist Evening Shift is responsible for supporting safe, efficient medication distribution and pharmacy operations during evening hours....

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PRN Pharmacist - Home Infusion

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 28 days ago

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in Americas heartland....

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Staff Pharmacist FT

  • CVS Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

As a Staff Pharmacist, you have a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients....

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Pharmacist- Inpatient- Oncology Focused

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list....

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Pharmacist Inpatient

  • Avera Health
  • Dell Rapids, SD (12 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Dell Rapids, SD (12 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

The Pharmacist collaborates with medical staff to manage patient treatments, ensuring compliance with health system policies and regulatory requirements....

In Person

Pharmacist- Straight Weekend - Inpatient

  • Sanford Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

May include decentralized clinical functions, such as direct patient interaction/interdisciplinary team rounding, chart reviews, customer or patient counseling, collecting accurate medication list....

In Person

Pharmacist Resident- PGY2

  • Avera Health
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD (21 miles from Colton, SD)
  • 30+ days ago

Performs pharmacist duties including compounding and dispensing medications, monitoring medication therapy, consulting and providing education to patients and healthcare professionals and monitoring...

In Person

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in Colton, SD

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Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in Colton, SD offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.8%
Bachelor's Degree
32.9%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.8%
Associate's Degree
2.3%
Some College
0.2%
Some High School
0.1%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pharmacists in Colton, SD
1-2 years
28.1%
Less than 1 year
27.7%
None
27.6%
2-4 years
15.7%
6-8 years
0.6%
10+ years
0.3%


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