Applicants must be licensed to practice as a pharmacist in South Dakota. Evaluates drug therapy. Investigates controlled substance diversion. Audits pharmacy records. Directs the registration of practitioners who can legally prescribe, dispense or administer controlled substances to ensure compliance with federal and state laws.
Monitors changes in federal regulations and suggests responses.
Drafts legislative or administrative rule revisions. The position requires knowledge of pharmacology, toxicology, pharmaceuticals, pharmacognosy, drug control laws and regulations, and geriatric pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. Work experience as a pharmacy consultant for a health care facility is preferred. Travel is required with approximately half of worked time spent travelling to health care facilities to conduct surveys, provide expertise to survey team members, and instruct health care providers. Applicants should apply through South Dakota's Bureau of Personnel .