Pays $53-$87.5/hrPharmacist market median is ~$145k (253 jobs) · Above average in Pharmacy for work-life (5.1/10, vs 7,239 in this specialty)

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Sanford Health
Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Pharmacist - Days - 8-on / 6-off

Pharmacist Above average in PharmacyNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Full-time inpatient pharmacist at Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, SD. Day shift with 8-on/6-off schedule. No nights. Salary $53-$87.50/hour.

Join Sanford Health as a Pharmacist – Days, 8-on/6-off Schedule in Sioux Falls, 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: Varies (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Benefits & Compensation

  • Pay rate: $53 - $87.50/hour.
  • Comprehensive benefits package

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Sanford Health in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Key Responsibilities

The pharmacist is responsible for reviewing and interpreting provider orders to ensure accurate medication dispensing and pharmaceutical care. They also provide clinical oversight, drug information, and patient counseling while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited School of Pharmacy and hold a valid, good-standing license from the State Board of Pharmacy. Previous hospital experience or completion of a residency program is preferred.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

PharmacologyMedication reconciliationIV AdmixturesUnit dose dispensingElectronic medical recordsCompoundingPatient counselingClinical supervisionAntimicrobial stewardshipDrug interaction analysisRegulatory compliancePharmacy operations

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Pharmacist - Days - 8-on / 6-off position at Sanford Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

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

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 5.1/10 on work-life balance for Pharmacist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 253 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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