No salary listed — similar Pharmacist roles pay ~$138k (median of 155 jobs)

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Avera Health
South Dakota

Pharmacist | Inpatient

PharmacistIncludes weekendsFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Inpatient pharmacist at Avera Sacred Heart Hospital. Day/evening/weekend/holiday shifts. PTO available day 1, retirement match.

Join Avera Health as a Inpatient Pharmacist – Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday in South Dakota.

Benefits & Compensation

  • PTO available day 1
  • Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
  • Career development and mentorship

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Weekend coverage may be required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join Avera Health as a Inpatient Pharmacist – Day/Evening/Weekend/Holiday.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for the safe and economical use of medications by preparing prescriptions and advising healthcare professionals on drug therapies. The role involves monitoring patient medication regimens and overseeing pharmacy technical staff and interns.

Requirements

Requires an active Pharmacist license from the Board of Pharmacy within 30 days of hire. A Doctorate (PhD) and BPS Certification are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Medication DispensingDrug Therapy AdvisingPatient EducationMedication Therapy MonitoringInventory ControlQuality Assurance AuditsClinical ResearchRegulatory CompliancePatient CounselingStaff MentorshipData CollectionAdverse Drug Reaction Reporting

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

In South Dakota, Pharmacy listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$144k across 58 listings, vs ~$138k nationally (17,961 listings).

South Dakota's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — South Dakota ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 58.2% of South Dakota clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

South Dakota has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

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About Avera Health

Non-profit Organizations
South Dakota

Benefits & Perks

PTO available day 1
Retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
Career development and mentorship