Pays $53-$87.5/hr — Pharmacist market median is ~$139k (179 jobs)
Pharmacist - Emergency Department -Days/Evenings
About the Role
Emergency Department Pharmacist at Sanford Health. $53-$87.50/hr. 8-hour varied shifts, 40 hrs/week. South Dakota.
Join Sanford Health as a Pharmacist – Emergency Department – Days/Evenings in South Dakota. 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 America’s heartland. Work Shift: 8 Hours - Varied Shifts (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Benefits & Compensation
- Pay rate: $53 - $87.50/hr.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Sanford Health as a Pharmacist – Emergency Department – Days/Evenings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct pharmaceutical care and medication therapy management for adult and pediatric patients in a high-acuity emergency and trauma environment. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe medication use and mentor pharmacy residents and students.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Pharmacy with a valid license in good standing. Hospital experience or a pharmacy residency is preferred.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
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), so the posted ~$146k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $164k in an average-cost state — 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. At the posted ~$146k midpoint, that is roughly $6k–$10k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
Position Insights
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