Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in South Dakota
Certified Pharmacy Technician jobs in South Dakota are concentrated in retail pharmacy chains, hospital systems, and long-term care facilities, with steady demand at both entry and experienced levels. Sioux Falls, Rapid City, and Aberdeen are the top hiring markets, anchored by employers like Sanford Health, Monument Health, and Walmart Pharmacy. The most in-demand specialties are sterile compounding, medication therapy management support, and hospital inpatient pharmacy. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
Develops strong relationships with most valuable customers.
Operations
Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
Performs duties as assigned by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
Reports, immediately, prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
Leads Pharmacy Department inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
Assists and supports Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in analyzing and seeking to improve pharmacy financial, customer service and inventory performance data; reviewing Rx KPIs with Store Manager and Healthcare Supervisor.
May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
Supports execution of Pickup program.
Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance
Coaches pharmacy technicians and cashiers in the correct use of processes and tools in order to drive efficiency within the pharmacy.
Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
Maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated PTCB or ExCPT training program and/or state required certification/registration.
Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
Basic Qualifications
- PTCB or ExCPT certification (except in Puerto Rico).
- One year of work experience as a pharmacy technician in a retail or hospital setting.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
- Willingness to obtain active immunization certification within 90 days of hire (except in Community Specialty Pharmacy, Health System Pharmacy locations, or in locations where this role is covered under a collective bargaining agreement)
Preferred Qualifications
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer basic math skills (counting, measuring and weighing medications).
- Prefer basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online).
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits
Salary Range: $19.75 - $27.5 / Hourly
Benefits
Health, dental and vision*
Prescription coverage
Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
Employee discount
Work & life resources
Career development programs
- with a 30-hour work week
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Top Industries Hiring
- Retail
- Healthcare & Medical Services
What South Dakota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in certified pharmacy technician jobs across South Dakota.
- Active South Dakota Board of Pharmacy registration or national PTCB/ExCPT certification recognized in South Dakota
- Experience with retail or institutional pharmacy dispensing software such as QS/1 or Epic
- Knowledge of controlled substance handling and DEA compliance regulations
- Ability to accurately process and verify prescription orders under pharmacist supervision
- Strong attention to detail for medication preparation, labeling, and inventory management
- Customer service skills for patient-facing roles in retail or outpatient pharmacy settings
Certified Pharmacy Technician Jobs in South Dakota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a certified pharmacy technician in South Dakota?
You must register with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy before working as a pharmacy technician in the state. Most employers also require passing the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam through the PTCB or the ExCPT through NHA. A high school diploma or equivalent is the minimum education requirement, though many candidates complete a pharmacy technician training program at a community college or vocational school in South Dakota. Registered applicants must also pass a background check.
Which companies hire certified pharmacy technicians in South Dakota?
Companies currently hiring certified pharmacy technicians in South Dakota include Walgreens, Hy-Vee, and Monument Health, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Sanford Health and Monument Health are among the largest health system employers in the state and maintain consistent openings across their hospital and outpatient pharmacy locations.
Which South Dakota cities have the most certified pharmacy technician jobs?
Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Pierre have the most certified pharmacy technician openings in South Dakota. Sioux Falls drives the largest share of listings as the state's most populous city and home to major health systems like Sanford Health, while Rapid City's Monument Health network and Aberdeen's regional medical and retail pharmacy presence sustain steady demand in those markets.
Are there remote certified pharmacy technician jobs in South Dakota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 25% of certified pharmacy technician openings tied to South Dakota are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most pharmacy technician work. The positions most likely to include remote components are prior authorization support, telepharmacy roles serving rural South Dakota communities, and administrative pharmacy coordination.
How can I get hired as a certified pharmacy technician in South Dakota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to retail pharmacy training programs at large South Dakota employers like Sanford Health clinics or Walmart Pharmacy locations, both of which hire and train candidates on the job. Community colleges such as Southeast Technical College in Sioux Falls offer pharmacy technician certificate programs that improve your candidacy. Completing your South Dakota Board of Pharmacy registration and obtaining national PTCB certification before applying gives you a clear edge over candidates who have not yet done so.
Where can I find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in South Dakota?
You can find and apply to certified pharmacy technician jobs in South Dakota on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and location, and apply directly to whichever positions fit your background.
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