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Hospital Pharmacist roles at U.S. health systems qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available. Many hospital and health system employers file I-140 petitions annually, making permanent residency a realistic path for foreign-trained pharmacists with a Pharm.D. or equivalent credential.
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This pharmacist will practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model at Upstate Community Hospital (and as needed at Upstate Downtown Campus). Applicants will join a talented team of pharmacy personnel to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists at Upstate participate in all aspects of care, including clinical patient monitoring, sterile product preparation/oversight, medication distribution, transitions of care management, and patient counseling/education. As an academic medical center, opportunities for developing pharmacy educational programs and participation in research projects exist and are encouraged. Pharmacists at Upstate have the opportunity to practice at the top of their pharmacy licensure.
Job duties for the position include but are not limited to: Interpretation of medication orders and prescriptions to ensure they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy. Pharmacists have responsibility for preparing compounds and dispensing medications for inpatient and ambulatory care use. This includes the preparation of injectable sterile products and non-sterile compounds. Pharmacists may be responsible for performing duties in various practice locations, including inpatient, emergency departments, ambulatory care clinics, and transitions of care settings. Pharmacists at Upstate are expected to provide information to health care practitioners to promote the safe and rational use of medications. Furthermore, pharmacists shall provide drug monitoring services, maintain pharmacy records according to law and institutional policy, interpret policy and procedures for hospital staff, participate in teaching programs for the department and hospital staff, and participate in the department’s quality assurance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D and NYS Pharmacist license and registration (or eligible) required. Candidates who possess a NYS pharmacist limited permit must obtain license within 1 year of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Work Days:
Overnights 9:30pm - 7:30am, 7 on/ 7 off schedule
Message to Applicants:
This is a temporary position.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
LOCATION:
Syracuse
Job Type: Full-time
Opening on: May 29 2026
Department: CG-Pharmacy
Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
State: New York
Position ID: 89783
Job Summary:
This pharmacist will practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model at Upstate Community Hospital (and as needed at Upstate Downtown Campus). Applicants will join a talented team of pharmacy personnel to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists at Upstate participate in all aspects of care, including clinical patient monitoring, sterile product preparation/oversight, medication distribution, transitions of care management, and patient counseling/education. As an academic medical center, opportunities for developing pharmacy educational programs and participation in research projects exist and are encouraged. Pharmacists at Upstate have the opportunity to practice at the top of their pharmacy licensure.
Job duties for the position include but are not limited to: Interpretation of medication orders and prescriptions to ensure they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy. Pharmacists have responsibility for preparing compounds and dispensing medications for inpatient and ambulatory care use. This includes the preparation of injectable sterile products and non-sterile compounds. Pharmacists may be responsible for performing duties in various practice locations, including inpatient, emergency departments, ambulatory care clinics, and transitions of care settings. Pharmacists at Upstate are expected to provide information to health care practitioners to promote the safe and rational use of medications. Furthermore, pharmacists shall provide drug monitoring services, maintain pharmacy records according to law and institutional policy, interpret policy and procedures for hospital staff, participate in teaching programs for the department and hospital staff, and participate in the department’s quality assurance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D and NYS Pharmacist license and registration (or eligible) required. Candidates who possess a NYS pharmacist limited permit must obtain license within 1 year of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Work Days:
Overnights 9:30pm - 7:30am, 7 on/ 7 off schedule
Message to Applicants:
This is a temporary position.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
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, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
LOCATION:
Syracuse
Job Type: Full-time
Opening on: May 29 2026
Department: CG-Pharmacy
Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
State: New York
Position ID: 89783
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Hospital Pharmacist
Get your Pharm.D. credential evaluated early
PERM requires your degree to meet the position's minimum requirements as listed in the job description. If you trained outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved agency before applying, so your employer can cite it in the labor certification.
Target hospital systems with PERM filing history
Large health systems and academic medical centers file PERM petitions regularly for clinical pharmacists. Search DOL OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 29-1051 to identify which employers have certified pharmacist positions in your target state.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching generically misses employers actively filing green card petitions. Migrate Mate filters Hospital Pharmacist roles by verified EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications where permanent residency sponsorship is already part of the hire.
Confirm NCLEX and state licensure before the offer stage
PERM job descriptions for hospital pharmacists almost always list state licensure as a requirement. Confirm your NCLEX passage and active pharmacist license in the hiring state before an employer opens your labor certification, since DOL validates that you meet every listed requirement.
Ask employers about EB-2 vs EB-3 classification upfront
If the role requires a Pharm.D. specifically rather than just a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, your employer may be able to file under EB-2 instead of EB-3. That distinction affects your priority date queue, so clarify it during the offer negotiation before PERM is filed.
Check the OFLC Wage Search before salary negotiations
PERM requires your employer to pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Cross-reference the OFLC Wage Search at Level II or III for hospital pharmacists in your metro area before you negotiate, so your offered salary clears the certification threshold.
Green Card Hospital Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a hospital pharmacist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on how your employer writes the job requirements. If the position requires a Pharm.D. specifically, EB-2 is possible because a Pharm.D. is a professional doctoral degree that satisfies the advanced-degree standard. If the employer lists a bachelor's degree in pharmacy as sufficient, the role typically falls under EB-3. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the classification before PERM is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pharmacists?
Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 leads to permanent residency, not a temporary status. There is no annual lottery at the EB-3 level for most countries, so your employer can file whenever they choose. The process is longer than H-1B visa, typically two to four years from PERM filing to an approved I-140 for most nationalities, but it does not depend on a random selection event and cannot expire the way a visa status does.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from a hospital pharmacist applicant?
PERM requires your employer to run a DOL-supervised recruitment campaign and document that no minimally qualified U.S. worker applied. As the foreign candidate, you need to meet every requirement listed in the job description at the time of filing, including state licensure, NCLEX passage, and any clinical experience specified. DOL reviews the employer's recruitment records, not your personal immigration history, but your credentials must match the posted requirements exactly.
How do I find hospital pharmacist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Not every hospital that hires pharmacists will sponsor PERM, and employers rarely advertise sponsorship in job postings. Migrate Mate aggregates Hospital Pharmacist roles by verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history, letting you identify health systems that have completed PERM certifications for this job title rather than guessing from general job listings.
Can I switch hospital employers after my I-140 is approved?
Yes, under AC21 portability you can change employers after your I-140 is approved and your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more, as long as the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification. For hospital pharmacists, a clinical role at a different health system typically qualifies. USCIS evaluates same or similar classification based on job duties and SOC codes, so documenting the similarity at the time of the move matters.