Inpatient IV Sterile Compounding Staff Pharmacist | Mission, South Dakota

An opportunity is available for an experienced Inpatient Pharmacist to provide critical night-shift coverage at an Indian Health Service (IHS) hospital in Rosebud, SD. This contract position involves working within a culturally respectful IHS hospital environment, supporting inpatient pharmacy operations on 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, including a 30-minute break.

Location: Rosebud, SD (within a 3-5 hour radius of Rosebud)
Schedule:

• Nights
• 12-hour shifts (7:00 PM 7:00 AM)
• 30-minute break

Key Responsibilities:

• Review medication orders along with patient labs, vitals, allergies, and charts
• Process, verify, and dispense medication and prescription orders accurately
• Prepare sterile intravenous (IV) admixtures and support inpatient medication distribution
• Counsel and educate patients regarding their medications and therapy
• Collaborate closely with providers, nurses, and pharmacy staff to optimize patient care
• Address drug therapy questions and clarify orders as needed
• Identify adverse drug reactions and respond to related emergencies promptly
• Manage refill requests and process outside prescriptions
• Perform controlled substance audits in accordance with policy
• Complete mandatory IHS training and maintain required documentation
• Provide culturally appropriate and respectful care consistent with IHS standards

Desired Qualifications:

• Active South Dakota Pharmacist license is required
• Proven experience in inpatient hospital pharmacy
• Experience with IHS or Tribal Health preferred
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Skilled in sterile compounding and IV admixture preparation
• Proficient with electronic health records (EHR) and pharmacy information systems
• Valid U.S. drivers license
• Immunization certification preferred if administering vaccines

This position demands a self-motivated pharmacist comfortable working independently overnight while delivering exceptional patient care within an IHS setting.

Take the next step in your pharmacy career by applying today for this dynamic inpatient pharmacist opportunity in Rosebud, SD.