Pharmacist Jobs at Trinity Health with Visa Sponsorship
Pharmacist jobs at Trinity Health span inpatient dispensing, clinical consulting, and specialty pharmacy across the organization's hospital and clinical pharmacy network. The organization has an established process for sponsoring international pharmacists, making it a realistic target if you hold foreign pharmacy credentials and need work authorization.
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Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Clinical Pharmacist
Department: In-patient Pharmacy
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Status available: Contingent
Shift Available: Contingent
About the Department
The inpatient pharmacy at Chelsea Hospital services inpatients, rehab, the emergency department, and operating rooms. Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800. Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians.
Position Purpose
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medication preparation, distribution services and is prospectively involved with provision of pharmaceutical care and the promotion of high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care for populations across the age continuum (from neonatal to geriatric patients depending on hospital populations served) in conjunction with other members of the healthcare team according to professional standards and statutory requirements. The clinical pharmacist demonstrates pharmacotherapy expertise, participates in interdisciplinary education programs, and participates in problem recognition and resolution related to medication usage, actively participates in CQI initiative development and completion and provides clinical education to pharmacy department staff, students and pharmacy residents if part of the department.
Education:
* Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred.
Experience:
* Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency strongly preferred.
Licensure / Certification:
Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan.
Per specific hospital policy, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
Communication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.
Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
* Demonstrated teaching ability.
What you will do:
1. Interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure appropriateness of therapy; including, but not limited to dosage form, dose, and route of administration, schedule, starting time and duration.
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Monitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug-drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplication and potential adverse drug reactions.
-
Individualizes medication therapy based on patient variables including, but not limited to, renal function, age, weight, laboratory values and pharmacokinetic parameters.
-
Manages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients to intervene on orders that are unclear, incomplete, inappropriate, or could cause poor drug outcomes and recommends alternative therapy.
-
Participates in pharmaceutical care activities such as patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient teaching and counseling, admission drug histories, antimicrobial stewardship, pain management and drug information education to healthcare professionals in response to questions or requests for in-service education.
-
Documents clinical interventions, participates in quality assurance monitors, drug utilization reviews, pharmacoeconomic analysis, and monitors medication therapy outcomes as assigned.
-
Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
a. Maintains control and accountability for disposition of controlled substances, hazardous medications and investigational drug regulations.
b. Properly maintains all legally required records.
c. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professionally behaviors.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Employment Type:
Part time
Shift:
Rotating Shift
Description:
Clinical Pharmacist
Department: In-patient Pharmacy
Location: Chelsea Hospital
Status available: Contingent
Shift Available: Contingent
About the Department
The inpatient pharmacy at Chelsea Hospital services inpatients, rehab, the emergency department, and operating rooms. Clean room operations are accredited by Joint Commission for adherence to the highest standards of USP 797 and 800. Trinity Health Ann Arbor is also the lead location for the national Trinity Health Pharmacy Education and Advancement of Technicians (THE-PEAT) training program to educate pharmacy students to become PTCB, licensed Pharmacy Technicians.
Position Purpose
A Clinical Pharmacist provides medication preparation, distribution services and is prospectively involved with provision of pharmaceutical care and the promotion of high-quality, cost-effective, patient-focused care for populations across the age continuum (from neonatal to geriatric patients depending on hospital populations served) in conjunction with other members of the healthcare team according to professional standards and statutory requirements. The clinical pharmacist demonstrates pharmacotherapy expertise, participates in interdisciplinary education programs, and participates in problem recognition and resolution related to medication usage, actively participates in CQI initiative development and completion and provides clinical education to pharmacy department staff, students and pharmacy residents if part of the department.
Education:
* Required Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy. Doctor of Pharmacy degree or equivalent clinical degree in pharmacy practice is preferred.
Experience:
* Previous related hospital experience or hospital residency strongly preferred.
Licensure / Certification:
Registered pharmacist possessing or eligible for a Michigan Pharmacist and Controlled Substance license is required. Maintenance of minimum hours of State Board of Pharmacy continuing education credits every two years as required by the State of Michigan.
Per specific hospital policy, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and / or Advanced Life Support (ACLS) certification as required.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate drug therapy information to all health team members, patients, and administrators / managers. Interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers.
Broad knowledge of medications compounding and dispensing. Thorough knowledge of pathophysiology, pharmacokinetics and therapeutics.
Analytic skills necessary to organize and prioritize multiple job duties.
General understanding of computers, including general operations and data retrieval.
Commitment to adhere to activities that promote the vision and mission of Trinity Health and the Department of Pharmacy and the principles of continuous quality improvement within the organization.
Demonstrated punctual professional demeanor that is willing to work variable hours on a rotating schedule.
Excellent customer service orientation skills necessary in order to deal effectively with various levels of hospital personnel, outside customers and community groups.
Communication skills necessary for clear written and oral communication.
Thorough knowledge of the regulatory, statutory, and professional aspects of pharmacy practice.
Demonstrated working knowledge of pharmacokinetics.
* Demonstrated teaching ability.
What you will do:
1. Interprets and evaluates medication orders to ensure appropriateness of therapy; including, but not limited to dosage form, dose, and route of administration, schedule, starting time and duration.
-
Monitors patient medication regimens for possible allergies, drug-drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, contraindications, therapeutic duplication and potential adverse drug reactions.
-
Individualizes medication therapy based on patient variables including, but not limited to, renal function, age, weight, laboratory values and pharmacokinetic parameters.
-
Manages drug therapy and utilization across the continuum of care through communication with physicians, nurses, other healthcare providers and patients to intervene on orders that are unclear, incomplete, inappropriate, or could cause poor drug outcomes and recommends alternative therapy.
-
Participates in pharmaceutical care activities such as patient rounds, therapeutic drug monitoring, patient teaching and counseling, admission drug histories, antimicrobial stewardship, pain management and drug information education to healthcare professionals in response to questions or requests for in-service education.
-
Documents clinical interventions, participates in quality assurance monitors, drug utilization reviews, pharmacoeconomic analysis, and monitors medication therapy outcomes as assigned.
-
Performs duties in compliance with all federal, state and local regulatory requirements.
a. Maintains control and accountability for disposition of controlled substances, hazardous medications and investigational drug regulations.
b. Properly maintains all legally required records.
c. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations, the Trinity Health Organizational Integrity Program, including the Standards of Conduct, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professionally behaviors.
Total Rewards and Benefits:
Competitive compensation, DAILYPAY
Benefits effective Day One! No waiting periods.
Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability
Retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
Opportunity for growth and advancement throughout SJMHS and Trinity Health
Tuition Reimbursement
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Pharmacist Jobs at Trinity Health
Verify your FPGEE and licensure before applying
Trinity Health requires state licensure before you start, not just NAPLEX passage. Confirm your license is active and transferable to the state where the role is posted, multistate reciprocity timelines can delay your start date and complicate an H-1B petition.
Target Trinity Health's hospital pharmacy openings
Trinity Health's clinical and inpatient pharmacy roles at its hospital campuses tend to involve structured credentialing processes that integrate better with H-1B sponsorship timelines than per-diem or contract positions, which are less likely to come with sponsorship.
Ask about LCA filing during the offer stage
Before accepting an offer, confirm Trinity Health's HR team has initiated the Labor Condition Application with DOL. A certified LCA must be in place before USCIS receives your H-1B petition, and delays here can push your start date past your OPT or status window.
Clarify cap-exempt status if you have prior H-1B approvals
If you held an H-1B with a previous employer, you may be cap-exempt and eligible for an H-1B transfer to Trinity Health at any time of year. This bypasses the annual lottery entirely and gives you more flexibility on start dates.
Use Migrate Mate to find open Pharmacist roles at Trinity Health
Migrate Mate filters job listings by visa sponsorship type, letting you surface Trinity Health's Pharmacist openings that are actively hiring internationally. This saves time compared to manually scanning health system career portals for sponsorship eligibility.
Align your PERM timeline with Trinity Health's EB-3 process
Trinity Health sponsors EB-2 and EB-3 Green Cards for qualifying Pharmacists. PERM labor certification through DOL typically takes 12 to 18 months before USCIS sees the I-140 petition, so raise permanent residency sponsorship in negotiations before your first H-1B period expires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Trinity Health sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacists?
Yes, Trinity Health sponsors H-1B visas for Pharmacist roles across its hospital and clinical pharmacy locations. Pharmacy qualifies as a specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines, which makes H-1B the most common nonimmigrant pathway for international pharmacists here. Sponsorship is typically tied to full-time positions rather than per-diem or temporary roles, so targeting permanent openings at Trinity Health's hospital campuses gives you the strongest chance of sponsorship.
How do I apply for Pharmacist jobs at Trinity Health?
You can search for Pharmacist openings directly on Trinity Health's careers portal or use Migrate Mate to filter for Trinity Health roles that include visa sponsorship. Before applying, make sure your state pharmacy license is active for the location you're targeting, Trinity Health requires licensure at time of hire, and applications without it are unlikely to move forward even if you're otherwise qualified.
Which visa types does Trinity Health use to sponsor Pharmacists?
Trinity Health sponsors several visa categories for Pharmacist roles, including H-1B, TN visa (for Canadian and Mexican nationals), F-1 OPT and CPT for pharmacy students completing rotations or post-graduation work, J-1 visa for exchange visitors, and EB-2 or EB-3 immigrant visas for candidates pursuing permanent residency. The right pathway depends on your nationality, current status, and whether you're seeking temporary or permanent work authorization.
What qualifications does Trinity Health expect for sponsored Pharmacist roles?
Trinity Health generally requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, a valid state pharmacy license in the state of employment, and NAPLEX passage. Clinical or hospital pharmacy experience is valued for inpatient roles, and specialized training in oncology, critical care, or ambulatory care can strengthen your application. For H-1B purposes, USCIS will assess whether your degree directly relates to the duties of the specific Pharmacist position being filled.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Pharmacist at Trinity Health?
For an H-1B transfer or cap-exempt filing, the process can move in two to four months with standard USCIS processing. For a new cap-subject H-1B, you must register in the March lottery for an October 1 start date, meaning the timeline from offer to work authorization can stretch six to twelve months. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through DOL adds another twelve to eighteen months before the I-140 petition stage, so planning early with Trinity Health's HR team is essential.