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Certified Pharmacy Technician | Rapid City Hospital

Monument Health logoMonument Health$21.58–$24.80/hrRapid City, SD USAFull timePosted 1d agoStill open, checked every night

How this pay compares

This posting states $21.58–$24.80 an hour. Open pharmacy technician jobs in South Dakota post a median of $24 an hour, the middle half $23.60–$24.72, across 11 jobs that state their pay, so this one is below the middle half of what they post. Pharmacy technicians employed in South Dakota earn a median of $22.20 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).

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Workplace injuries

MH Rapid City Hospital in Rapid City reported 132 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 4,166,155 hours worked: 6.3 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 9 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.

Medicare rating of Monument Health Rapid City Hospital

Medicare gives Monument Health Rapid City Hospital 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; South Dakota's hospitals average 3.8). 71% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 85% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · South Dakota hospitals by rating.

What South Dakota requires of a pharmacy technician

Pharmacy Technician registration, from the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy.

  • National certification: Required within two years: a pharmacy technician must obtain national certification within two years of registration, and the Board may not renew a registration first issued after July 1, 2011 unless the technician is nationally certified (by an NCCA-accredited exam) or still in the two-year technician-in-training period (ARSD 20:51:29:06).
  • Staying active: Registration expires October 31 each year (ARSD 20:51:29:13).

Pharmacy technician jobs and requirements in South Dakota

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  • Applicant demand per open job on this site (1.00x is the average job): Index 0.86x · Clicks 42
  • How often these jobs state their pay: Jobs stating any pay 78.0% · Stating an hourly rate 74.6%

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About the job

Current Employees:

If you are a current Monument Health employee, please apply via the internal career site by logging into your Workday Account and clicking the "Career" icon on your homepage.

Primary Location

Rapid City, SD USA

Department

RCH Pharmacy

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Starting Pay Rate Range

$21.58 - $24.80

(Determined by the knowledge, skills, and experience of the applicant.)

Job Summary

It starts with heart. That is what you will do each day. As a Certified Pharmacy Technician at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and - most importantly - a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day.

As a Certified Pharmacy Tech, you are a critical part of providing pharmacy services to patients within the Monument Health system. Inpatient Pharmacy Technicians have a passion for helping others and do so by preparing sterile compounds, non-sterile compounds, packages, and appropriately labeling medication doses for distribution to patients and operating automated technology. The environment is exciting and challenging where no two days are the same. No matter what stage you are in your career, you can build a future with Monument Health.

Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Monument Health offers competitive wages and benefits on qualifying positions. Some of those benefits can include:

*Supportive work culture

*Medical, Vision and Dental Coverage

*Retirement Plans, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account

*Instant pay is available for qualifying positions

*Paid Time Off Accrual Bank

*Opportunities for growth and advancement

*Tuition assistance/reimbursement

*Excellent pay differentials on qualifying positions

*Flexible scheduling

Job Description

Essential Functions

  • Create an environment where responsiveness to patient and customer needs is a personal priority. Interact with staff, patients and the public in a courteous and respectful manner using appropriate verbal or written skills.
  • Restock unit dose medications, liquids and injectables; accurately fill controlled substances and file paperwork; receive orders, unpack supplies, assure items are bar coded and scannable, and place inventory into the appropriate location when relevant to hospital site.
  • Accurately pick medications from appropriate automated technology for replacement into Automated Dispensing Cabinets (ADC) or distribution to another campus. Sort and restock/waste returned medications; restock code carts, emergency boxes, and ADCs; deliver medications in a timely manner; answer phones professionally and transfer calls appropriately.
  • Act as a positive member of the team. Assist in orienting new personnel; use time wisely; communicate pertinent information; work effectively with pharmacists, technicians and other hospital caregivers; work independently without direct supervision; assist other staff and exhibit an approachable, interactive demeanor.
  • Process and accurately dispose of all waste materials, including all levels of hazardous waste. Knowledgeable of appropriate use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and necessary action when receiving or manipulating hazardous medications or during hazardous spills.
  • Maintain ability to effectively navigate computer software, troubleshoot and report problems to prevent repetitive issues in the future.
  • Pass and maintain sterile compounding competencies and fingertip testing. Utilize proper sterile technique while performing sterile compounding preparation. Follow all deactivation, decontamination, cleaning and disinfecting procedures required by USP <800>.
  • Participate in department committees as assigned.
  • All other duties as assigned.

Additional Requirements

Required:

Within 30 days of hire:

Technician Registration - South Dakota Board of Pharmacy

Upon Hire:

Certification - Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) OR Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) - National Healthcare Association (NHA)

Preferred:

Experience - 1+ years of Healthcare Experience; 1+ years of Pharmaceutical Experience; 1+ years of Retail Experience

Scheduling Requirements: Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Physical Requirements: Medium work - exerting up to 10 pounds of force constantly (67-100% of the time), and/or up to 25 pounds of force frequently (34-66% of the time), and or up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (up to 33% of the time), and/or up to 50 pounds seldomly to move objects. Possible exposure to radiation and frequent exposure to contaminated needles and infectious body substances.

Job Category

Clinical Care

Job Family

Pharmacy

Shift

Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department

Employee Type

Regular

10 Monument Health Rapid City Hospital, Inc.

Make a difference . Every day.

Monument Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

From Monument Health's job posting, checked 12 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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About Monument Health

Monument Health is an integrated health system in western South Dakota and eastern Wyoming with five hospitals, more than 60 (source: Monument Health, About Us) outpatient locations and more than 6,300 (source: Monument Health, About Us) physicians and caregivers. Source: Monument Health, About Us

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