Pine Ridge Indian Health Service

08/27/2026

Pine Ridge Service Unit Job Opportunities

Hello! Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU) currently has several job opportunities available.

Please help us spread the word by sharing these openings with your community, friends, family, and anyone who may be interested in joining our team.

We look forward to welcoming new team members to Pine Ridge Service Unit!

View current openings and apply through USAJOBS:

The government puts many jobs on the General Schedule (GS) grade scale which sets pay based on experience. The higher the grade means the more experience required.

08/21/2026

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: August 21, 2026

We value your feedback and would love to hear about your experience with Outpatient Ambulatory Care Services (Outpatient Department, Pediatrics Department, and Specialty Clinics).

Your feedback helps us identify opportunities to improve our services and gives you an opportunity to recognize staff members who provided exceptional care or service.

Improving patient care and customer service is one of our top priorities. We are pleased to offer two convenient ways to complete the Patient Experience Survey:

• Electronic Survey: Scan the QR code to complete the survey electronically. Please select the QR code for the location where you received services. The facility name is identified above each QR code.

• Paper Survey: Paper survey forms are also available for those who prefer to complete the survey by hand. Please ask an MSA (Medical Support Assistant), and they will be happy to provide you with a paper survey.

Patient Experience Surveys are available for the following Pine Ridge Service Unit (PRSU) locations:

• Pine Ridge Hospital
• Kyle Health Center
• Wanblee Health Center
• Lacreek Clinic

When completing the electronic survey, please make sure you scan the QR code for the appropriate location. The facility name located above each QR code identifies the location for which you are submitting your survey.

Surveys may be completed at any time. Your feedback, suggestions, and recognition of our staff are greatly appreciated.

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us.

Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

08/20/2026

PINE RIDGE, SOUTH DAKOTA — 8/20/2026 The Indian Health Service (I.H.S) is notifying residents of the Pine Ridge Reservation that Hantavirus has been detected on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Residents should not panic or avoid family members, neighbors, or other community members because of this alert.
The types of hantavirus that cause hantavirus pulmonary syndrome (HPS) in the United States are not known to spread from person to person. The primary concern is exposure to infected rodents and contaminated materials.
Hantavirus is a serious illness that is primarily associated with exposure to infected rodents, particularly through contact with rodent urine, droppings, saliva, or nesting materials. People can become infected when contaminated materials are disturbed and become airborne.

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 08/13/2026

Hello, we are pleased to announce our Behavioral Health Department has now expanded its services to the Pine Ridge Outpatient Department.

The Behavioral Health team is available in both the Behavioral Health Clinics and Pine Ridge Outpatient Clinics.

We are open Monday through Friday from 08:00AM to 04:30PM.

You can call 605-867-3100 to schedule an appointment with one of our providers.

Additionally, we have walk-in hours in the Outpatient clinic for those patients that have established care with the Behavioral Health team and need medication refills or have medication related concerns.

Behavioral Health walk-in prescription services are available in the Outpatient Clinic from Monday through Friday starting at 11:00AM to 12:00PM & 1:00PM to 03:00PM.

You can present to the Outpatient Clinic during the listed times to sign up as a walk-in appointment for medication management so see one of our walk-in providers.

Thank You, Pine Ridge Service Unit team

08/05/2026

To: General Public of Pine Ridge Indian Reservation
Date: 08/05/2026

Social Security Administration
Location: Kyle Health Center – Business Office (White Trailer)
The Social Security Administration's Video Service Delivery (VSD) program is available for anyone needing a new or replacement Social Security card.

Service Hours
The 3rd Wednesday of each month
9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• August 19, 2026
• September 16, 2026
• October 21, 2026
• November 18, 2026
• December 16, 2026

Required Documents
Adults
• Valid State-issued ID or Tribal ID
Children
• Certified medical record
• Valid State-issued ID or Tribal ID of the parent or legal guardian
• Guardianship court order (if applicable)

For More Information:

Dorothy Tyon
Patient Benefits Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (605) 867-3241

January Rendon
Patient Benefits Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (605) 867-3151

Thank you,
Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

07/27/2026

**Notice:** Pine Ridge Outpatient Evening Clinic will be closing at 6:00 PM today 7/27/26. We apologize for the short-notice announcement and any inconvenience this may cause. Thank you for your understanding.

Pine Ridge Service Unit Team

07/20/2026

Pine Ridge Service Unit is Hiring!

Pine Ridge Service Unit is currently seeking a Safety Officer to provide unit-wide leadership and oversight for the Occupational Safety, Emergency Management, and Environmental Health programs.

This position plays a critical role in promoting a safe and compliant work environment while supporting emergency preparedness and environmental operations across the service unit.

If you're passionate about workplace safety and making a meaningful impact in healthcare, we encourage you to apply or share this opportunity with qualified candidates.

Serves as the Safety Officer for unit-wide program responsibility in occupational, emergency management, and environmental operations. A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021). Incentive authorized up to 25% of base salary. Recruitment Incentive - new...

07/13/2026