Job Description
Job ID: 33536
Agency: South Dakota Developmental Center
Location:Redfield, SDSalary: $133,611.12 - $148,456.80 Annual Salary, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: MJ
Closing Date: 11/13/2025
This is a Full-Time position with the SD Developmental Center. For more information on the SD Developmental Center, please visit https://dhs.sd.gov/en/south-dakota-developmental-center .
The South Dakota Developmental Center is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. At SDDC we are comprised of a variety of positions that require differing skill and educational levels to ensure successful operations. SDDC is one of the Divisions of the Department of Human Services, which works together on the common goal of bettering the lives of South Dakotans.
SDDC strives to create an environment where people are inspired and challenged to create excellence, grow their skills, discover advancement opportunities, and are rewarded for their contributions. Join our team as we focus on helping our fellow human beings overcome adversity and reach their full potential. Our Benefits Include:
- 15 days/120 Hours of Vacation Leave
- 14 days/112 Hours of Sick Leave
- 11 Paid Holidays
- Employee health insurance includes plan with a $0 premium for employee-only coverage
- Flexible Benefits - Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Critical Illness and more
- Paid Parental & Family Medical Leave
- 6% Fully Matched Retirement Plan
- Reduced Tuition for In-State Colleges/Universities
- Employee Wellness Program
- Continued Education/Training Opportunities
Click to view additional benefits information: https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/index.html
Job Summary:This is a full or part time position, 20-40 hours per week position.
- Dispenses client prescriptions, maintains client medication profiles, compounds medications, and recommends proper drug dosages for clients to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and dentists.
- Compounds and dispenses medications and other pharmaceutical supplies, using standards and physical procedures to fill written prescriptions issued by physicians and dentists.
- Types labels, selects correct medicine container, and the appropriate dosage form such as liquid, tablet, or capsule.
- Makes a recommendation for drug usage or change to physicians and nurses.
- Instructs clients in proper use of their prescribed medications.
- Reviews written prescriptions to determine the ingredients needed and to ensure overdoses have not been prescribed.
- Maintains client profiles by noting drug doses, interactions, lab work, diets, immunizations, treatments, and allergies ensuring the patient is receiving proper medication and the best possible care available.
- Maintains drug inventory by determining the stock needed, receiving the order, completing inventory cards, and restocking the shelves to ensure the inventory is well-stocked and orderly.
- Provides information to physicians and other staff members on the availability of new drugs, the incompatibility of certain drugs, and the contradictions of drugs and other pharmaceuticals to keep the staff updated on changes in the pharmaceutical industry.
- Challenges include recommending a drug and dosage for client with a difficult condition to treat.
Licenses and Certifications:Must be or eligible to be licensed as a pharmacist in the State of South Dakota.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:Current Medication Certification or past experience passing medications.
Knowledge of:- the principles of specialized sciences directly applicable to pharmacy;
- the regulatory and enforcement procedures in drug areas;
- special instruments and techniques used in compounding and manufacturing pharmaceuticals;
- chemical, biological, and comparative therapeutic properties of a wide range of drugs and technical literature;
- state and federal laws and hospital regulations regarding regulation of pharmacy practices.
Ability to:- stand for extended periods of time;
- follow instructions;
- prepare reports and maintain records;
- compound prescriptions and manufacture pharmaceuticals.
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.
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.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=2OO
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
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