Pharmacist Jobs in South Dakota

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

  • Fort Thompson, SD
  • 1 day ago
  • Fort Thompson, SD
  • 1 day ago

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Pharmacist - Per Diem

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 2 days ago

Responsibilities As the Pharmacist, you will be responsible for having a working knowledge of all areas of pharmaceutical services including drug distribution systems, central operations and IV admixture...

Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead

  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 3 days ago

The Formulary Strategy Pharmacist Lead uses clinical and financial data driven methods to develop and influence formulary strategies for Humana's Medicare line of business....

PRN Float Pharmacist - Community

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 4 days ago

We seek a Per Diem Pharmacist to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions....

Pharmacist

  • Huron, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Huron, SD
  • 5 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Staff Pharmacist (hourly)

  • Rockham, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Rockham, SD
  • 5 days ago

A Staff Pharmacist at Walmart is at the forefront of patient communications, listening and developing relationshipswiththose thatseek our quality, heartfelt care....

Pharmacist

  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago
  • Pierre, SD
  • 5 days ago

Newsweek Recognizes Sedgwick as Americas Greatest Workplaces National Top Companies Certified as a Great Place to Work Fortune Best Workplaces in Financial Services & Insurance Pharmacist This position...

Travel Retail Pharmacist Day Shift - Rural North Dakota

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 7 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 7 days ago

Assignment Details: Duration: 13+ weeks (with potential for extension) Setting: Community Retail Pharmacy Pharmacy Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm Saturday: 8:30am - 1:00pm Key Responsibilities...

District Support Pharmacist PT

  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 days ago
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • 10 days ago

You will work within the district to cover pharmacist scheduling gaps, under the direction of the Pharmacy Manager (PM) and Rx District Leader (DL) to support our pharmacy teams....

Pharmacist PRN

  • Milbank, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Milbank, SD
  • 12 days ago

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

Outpatient Pharmacist

  • Sisseton, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Sisseton, SD
  • 12 days ago

As a Pharmacist, you will work collaboratively with healthcare professionals to optimize medication therapy and improve patient outcomes. check out our facility here....

Pharmacist Full Time

  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago
  • Rapid City, SD
  • 12 days ago

We are seeking a Full Time Pharmacist to join our team!...

Pharmacist LTC Pharmacy PRN

  • Mansfield, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Mansfield, SD
  • 13 days ago

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

Pharmacist Retail PRN

  • Baltic, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Baltic, SD
  • 13 days ago

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

Pharmacist Pediatrics

  • Hartford, SD
  • 13 days ago
  • Hartford, SD
  • 13 days ago

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

Demographic Data for South Dakota

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Salary for Pharmacist Jobs in South Dakota

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pharmacist positions.



Highest Education Level

Pharmacists in South Dakota offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
51.4%
Bachelor's Degree
33.3%
Master's Degree
6.8%
High School or GED
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
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 South Dakota
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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