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Pharmacist Resident | PGY1
About the Role
PGY1 Pharmacy Residency at Avera McKennan. Rotating days/evenings/nights/weekends/holidays. Sioux Falls, SD.
Join Avera Health as a PGY1 Pharmacy Resident – Rotating Shifts in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Key Responsibilities
- Provides medication information to patients and health professionals and performs inventory control measures during medication distribution and administration for quality and safe patient care.
- Counsels patients on the proper usage, desired effects, and potential adverse effects of medication.
Requirements
- The individual must be able to work the hours specified.
- These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions.
Benefits & Compensation
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
Work with Avera Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.
Licensure & Certifications
Requires a Doctorate in Pharmacy (PharmD) and an active pharmacist license from the Board of Pharmacy. PGY2 candidates must have completed an accredited PGY1 residency.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
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
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