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Pharmacist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, which requires employers to document a good-faith U.S. recruiting effort before filing. Hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and federal VA facilities regularly sponsor foreign pharmacists, and your PharmD degree satisfies the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2 eligibility.
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Get Access To All JobsExciting opportunity to join Henry Ford Health as a Full-Time Inpatient Pharmacist and make an impact on patient care.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Location: Henry Ford Health Southfield Hospital
The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, patient oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift in each area of the department. The pharmacist works under the general direction of the area's administrative or clinical coordinator, and provides direction and supervision for supportive staff assigned to his/her shift. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and clinical judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of coordinators or more senior staff. He/she assists coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in each of the pharmacy service areas.
About Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital offers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the dispensing of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational and research drugs and other pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patient care.
- Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
- Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain information for medication records or profiles. Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to those problems.
- Verifies medication orders for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
- Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
- Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, fellows, and support staff.
- Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
- Conducts monthly nursing unit reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
- Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive personnel.
- Continuously evaluates and monitors patients' therapeutic responses to prescribed medications as outlined in approved standards of practice. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing consultation for patients as needed.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred.
- Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
- Must have basic abilities for participating in the various teaching programs including instruction and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees. Should have the skills necessary for providing informal and formal instruction of students and other health care providers on drug therapy and inpatient operational activities.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with others in developing improved services for patients.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacist position.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
- Department: HFPSH Pharmacy
- Shift: Rotating
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Exciting opportunity to join Henry Ford Health as a Full-Time Inpatient Pharmacist and make an impact on patient care.
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Location: Henry Ford Health Southfield Hospital
The pharmacist assumes responsibility for the day-to-day comprehensive, patient oriented pharmacy services provided on his/her shift in each area of the department. The pharmacist works under the general direction of the area's administrative or clinical coordinator, and provides direction and supervision for supportive staff assigned to his/her shift. The pharmacist must be able to exercise sound management and clinical judgment in making appropriate decisions in the absence of coordinators or more senior staff. He/she assists coordinators in identifying problems which exist in his/her assigned area of practice and cooperates in the resolution of these problems. The pharmacist participates in training pharmacy interns and externs in each of the pharmacy service areas.
About Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital: Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital offers specialty care and 24/7 emergency care. We provide advanced surgical care for serious and life-threatening injuries and illnesses. Our care teams listen to understand your health needs and deliver care that's right for you. Henry Ford Providence Southfield Hospital is a destination for specialty care — including heart, cancer, stroke care, orthopedics and women’s health.
PRINCIPLE DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinates the dispensing of unit dose, intravenous admixtures, investigational and research drugs and other pharmaceuticals to meet the needs of patient care.
- Identifies and monitors the pharmaceutical needs of patients.
- Reviews patient charts and/or interviews the patient, physician, or nurse to obtain information for medication records or profiles. Reviews drug-related information to identify potential problems regarding drug therapy and recommends appropriate solutions to those problems.
- Verifies medication orders for completeness and legality. Verifies and checks prepared medications for appropriate dose, route, frequency and duration of therapy.
- Provides immediate and direct supervision of supportive personnel assigned to his/her shift.
- Participates, as assigned, in the experiential and didactic education and training of pharmacy students, residents, fellows, and support staff.
- Provides drug and poison information for patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
- Conducts monthly nursing unit reviews in a timely fashion as assigned.
- Assists in the performance evaluation of area supportive personnel.
- Continuously evaluates and monitors patients' therapeutic responses to prescribed medications as outlined in approved standards of practice. Provides pharmacokinetic dosing consultation for patients as needed.
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- Must hold a degree from an accredited college of pharmacy; residency in hospital pharmacy strongly preferred.
- Should demonstrate acumen in verbal and written communication skills which enable him/her to contribute effectively in the dissemination of drug information to all levels of health care personnel in the institution.
- Must possess a thorough understanding of the pathophysiology and pharmacotherapy of disease states and have the application skills needed to permit proper integration of these in monitoring drug therapy.
- Must have basic abilities for participating in the various teaching programs including instruction and supervision of undergraduate pharmacy students, interns, and pharmacy technician trainees. Should have the skills necessary for providing informal and formal instruction of students and other health care providers on drug therapy and inpatient operational activities.
- Must demonstrate the ability to work with others in developing improved services for patients.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:
- Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan. If eligible, licensure must be obtained within 30 days of hire; failure to obtain licensure will result in termination of the Pharmacist position.
Additional Information
- Organization: Henry Ford Providence Hospitals
- Department: HFPSH Pharmacy
- Shift: Rotating
- Union Code: Not Applicable
Additional Details
This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. It should be understood, therefore, that incumbents may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.
Overview
Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services – from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford’s care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation’s most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus. Learn more at henryford.com/careers.
Benefits
The health and overall well-being of our team members is our priority. That’s why we offer support in the various components of our team’s well-being: physical, emotional, social, financial and spiritual. Our Total Rewards program includes competitive health plan options, with three consumer-driven health plans (CDHPs), a PPO plan and an HMO plan. Our team members enjoy a number of additional benefits, ranging from dental and eye care coverage to tuition assistance, family forming benefits, discounts to dozens of businesses and more. Employees classified as contingent status are not eligible for benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Henry Ford Health is committed to the hiring, advancement and fair treatment of all individuals without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, size, height, weight, marital status, family status, gender identity, sexual orientation, and genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pharmacist
Verify your PharmD degree meets EB-2 requirements
A PharmD from a foreign institution must be evaluated by a credential assessment agency recognized by USCIS. Get a course-by-course evaluation that explicitly confirms equivalency to a U.S. doctoral degree before you apply to any sponsoring employer.
Target employers with existing PERM filing history
Hospital networks, integrated health systems, and federal facilities like VA Medical Centers file PERM applications regularly for pharmacists. Search Migrate Mate to filter specifically for employers with active green card sponsorship records in pharmacy roles.
Understand how PERM advertising rules affect your timeline
DOL requires employers to run a mandatory recruitment period before filing your PERM application. This typically adds 60 to 90 days to the process, so factor that window into negotiations when discussing a start date or transition from your current visa status.
Confirm your state license covers the sponsoring employer's location
Pharmacist licensure is state-specific, and your PERM application will name a specific work location. If the role spans multiple states or involves remote dispensing, ensure your active license covers each jurisdiction before the employer submits the PERM filing to DOL.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to negotiate your prevailing wage tier
PERM requires your offered wage to meet DOL prevailing wage levels, which are tiered by experience and location. Check the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer so you know whether the employer's proposed wage satisfies the Level I through IV threshold for your role and county.
Ask employers about concurrent I-140 and adjustment of status filing
Once your PERM is certified, EB-3 applicants from many countries can file the I-140 petition and I-485 adjustment of status concurrently if a visa number is available. Confirming this with your employer early lets you avoid unnecessary delays between certification and permanent residency.
Green Card Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a PharmD degree qualify for EB-2 green card sponsorship?
Yes. A Doctor of Pharmacy degree meets the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2 classification, which covers professionals whose role typically requires at minimum a master's degree or higher. Employers file a PERM labor certification first, then an I-140 petition under EB-2. If your PharmD is from a foreign institution, you'll need a USCIS-recognized credential evaluation confirming equivalency to a U.S. doctoral degree.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pharmacists?
H-1B visa sponsorship grants temporary work authorization in two- or three-year increments and is subject to annual cap constraints. Green card sponsorship through PERM is a permanent immigration benefit with no annual numerical cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside India and China. The PERM process takes longer upfront, typically 18 to 36 months from filing to approval of the I-140, but the result is lawful permanent residency rather than a status that requires repeated renewal.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor pharmacists for green cards?
VA Medical Centers, large hospital systems, integrated health networks, and long-term care pharmacy operators are among the most consistent PERM filers for pharmacist roles. These employers have established HR processes for sponsorship and regularly budget for legal and filing costs. Retail pharmacy chains with pharmacy operations in underserved or rural areas also sponsor, often because recruiting domestically in those markets is difficult enough to satisfy DOL's labor market test.
How can I find pharmacist jobs that include green card sponsorship?
Use Migrate Mate to search specifically for pharmacist positions where employers have a documented history of green card sponsorship. Standard job boards don't filter by PERM filing history, so you can spend months applying to employers who have never sponsored a foreign worker. Migrate Mate surfaces roles tied to real sponsorship activity, which shortens your search considerably.
Can I switch employers after my PERM is filed but before I get my green card?
Portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar occupational role after your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, as long as your I-140 was already approved. Pharmacist roles generally have consistent SOC code classifications, which makes same-or-similar arguments more straightforward, but confirm the classification match with your employer's immigration counsel before making any move.