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Pharmacy Analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Hospitals, pharmacy benefit managers, and healthcare systems routinely sponsor foreign professionals in this role, making it a realistic path to permanent residency.
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INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Licensing Specialist, in charge of secondary filings, is responsible for running reports from BLH and analyzing these Secondary Filings using a Tracker to ensure all are accounted for. The Secondary Filings Tracker includes license expiration dates, status of filing, method of license delivery to state, and follow up notes.
This is a critical function in maintaining Medicaid provider enrollments as states can deactivate the enrollment if required documents are not received and their records updated timely. There is significant follow up involved to ensure the states have updated their records. This includes making phone calls to state Medicaid agencies and/or following up through email.
Primary Responsibilities:
- In order to maintain Medicaid provider enrollments for our owned pharmacies, the Government Programs licensing team is required to supply current Board of Pharmacy licenses, city/business licenses, and DEA. This is done in a variety of ways, ie:
- Logging onto a portal and updating the expiration date and uploading the current license(s)
- Faxing license to the state
- Emailing license to the state
- Sending paper license copies to the state
- Review all license notifications that are received via mail or email, ensuring that the license is accounted for on the Secondary Filings Tracker and the appropriate secondary filings are entered in BLH, and filing in the applicable pharmacy folder on the shared drive
- Maintenance of the BLH database includes adding new records when additional Medicaid enrollments are approved, updating any dates based on information received from states, and running reports to confirm all required information is accurately noted in each record
- Review incoming emails regarding portal password resets, access the portals and reset the passwords and update the internal Portal Password Tracker
- Ensure the correct pharmacy license is provided to the state Medicaid agency including the correct pharmacy name and renewed expiration date. Verify the Medicaid ID, NPI and correct pharmacy name are included when sending pharmacy license to the state
ENGLISH PROFICIENCY ASSESSMENT WILL BE REQUIRED AFTER APPLICATION
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 1+ years of experience in an office environment managing time-sensitive deadlines
- 1+ years of direct experience with Medicaid and Medicare provider enrollment
- Demonstrated experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders in a team-oriented setting
- Proven solid understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance processes, with proven ability to resolve licensing and compliance issues
- Demonstrated familiarity with computer and Windows PC applications, which includes the ability to learn new and complex computer system applications
- Adept at understanding complex concepts and applying sound judgment in compliance-related scenarios
- Available to work (40 hours/week) Monday- Friday during our normal business hours of (8:00am to 5:00pm Central Time)
- Professional English proficiency (verbal and written) - English proficiency assessment will be required after application
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 3+ years of experience with licensing processes and/or application systems
- 1+ years of experience in a healthcare, insurance, or pharmacy setting
- Experience with clinical credentialing, licensure, or regulatory compliance
- Demonstrated familiarity with Boards of Clinical and Pharmacy website navigation
- Proven solid critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support licensure operations and resolve complex issues independently
- Proven effective written and verbal communication skills
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the env
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Analyst
Align your credentials with PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define minimum qualifications before advertising the role. Make sure your degree, licensure, and work history exactly match the job description your employer plans to file, since discrepancies at audit can derail the entire certification.
Target healthcare employers with established PERM pipelines
Pharmacy benefit managers, hospital systems, and specialty pharmacy organizations file PERM applications regularly for analyst roles. Prioritize employers whose HR teams already understand prevailing wage obligations and have sponsored foreign workers in similar clinical or data-focused pharmacy positions before.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pharmacy Analyst openings by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history. This cuts through job listings that do not lead to permanent residency and connects you directly with employers prepared to file.
Verify the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL-determined prevailing wage for your job zone and location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific SOC code before you negotiate, so you can confirm the offer supports a valid PERM filing.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your background
Pharmacy Analyst roles typically require a bachelor's degree, qualifying many candidates for EB-3. If you hold a PharmD, master's, or the role requires an advanced degree, EB-2 may apply. Your employer's immigration counsel determines the classification, which affects priority date timelines and O*NET job zone alignment.
Negotiate green card sponsorship timing in your offer stage
PERM recruitment cannot start until you are hired, so ask directly whether the employer will initiate the process within your first year. Get any sponsorship commitment documented in writing before you resign from your current position or decline competing offers.
Green Card Pharmacy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Pharmacy Analyst roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Pharmacy Analyst positions qualify for EB-3 sponsorship when they require a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, health informatics, or a related field. Roles that specifically require a PharmD or master's degree, or that involve advanced research functions, can qualify for EB-2. Your employer's immigration attorney determines the correct category based on the actual minimum requirements defined in the job description before PERM is filed.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Pharmacy Analyst?
The PERM-based green card route leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status, so there is no annual renewal cycle. Unlike H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no lottery, and most countries outside India and China face minimal wait times in the employment-based queue. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status can take two to four years in straightforward cases, compared to H-1B approval in weeks.
What does the PERM labor certification process require my employer to do?
PERM requires your employer to conduct a formal recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices, to demonstrate no qualified U.S. worker is available for your specific role. DOL reviews the employer's documentation and, if approved, the employer can file Form I-140 on your behalf. The entire recruitment and filing process typically takes six to eighteen months before I-140 is even submitted.
How can I find Pharmacy Analyst jobs where the employer is already prepared to sponsor a green card?
Use Migrate Mate to search Pharmacy Analyst openings filtered by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship history. Many job postings do not specify green card sponsorship even when the employer is willing, so targeting companies with prior PERM filings in healthcare and pharmacy roles saves significant time compared to asking about sponsorship after each application.
Can I switch employers after my green card sponsorship has started?
Yes, under AC21 portability rules, you can change to a same or similar occupation after your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 has been pending for at least 180 days without losing your priority date. A Pharmacy Analyst moving to a comparable analyst or clinical informatics role at a new employer generally qualifies, but your new employer does not need to restart the PERM process. USCIS evaluates the occupational similarity at the time of the transfer.