Pharmacist (PRN)
About The Position
The South Dakota Developmental Center (SDDC) is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and community inclusion for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities through person-centered services. SDDC is 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.
Requirements
- Must be or eligible to be licensed as a Pharmacist in the State of South Dakota.
- Knowledge of the principles of specialized sciences directly applicable to pharmacy.
- Knowledge of the regulatory and enforcement procedures in drug areas.
- Knowledge of special instruments and techniques used in compounding and manufacturing pharmaceuticals.
- Knowledge of chemical, biological, and comparative therapeutic properties of a wide range of drugs and technical literature.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and hospital regulations regarding regulation of pharmacy practices.
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to prepare reports and maintain records.
- Ability to compound prescriptions and manufacture pharmaceuticals.
- Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation.
- Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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 containers, 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.
- Recommending a drug and dosage for client with a difficult condition to treat.
Benefits
- This is a temporary or seasonal, non-benefited position.
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Career Level
Mid Level
