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Staff Pharmacist roles 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. workers are available. Hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and clinical settings regularly sponsor foreign pharmacists for permanent residency, making this one of the more accessible pathways for licensed pharmacy professionals.
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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Staff Pharmacists play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team.
As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.
The Staff Pharmacist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
- Taking direction from the Pharmacy Manager and overseeing the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members and providing feedback about pharmacy team performance to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
- Assumes Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
- Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
- Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
- Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
- Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
- Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations are compliant with the appropriate state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution if/as needed
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; supporting the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if/as directed
- Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
- Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues
Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Essential Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
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Attention and Focus:
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Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
- Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
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Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
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Customer Service and Team Orientation:
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Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
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Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
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Communication Skills:
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Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
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Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
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Mathematical Reasoning:
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Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
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Issue Resolution:
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Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
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Physical Demands:
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Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
- Lift, scan, and bag items
- Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
- Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
- Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
- Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
- Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
- Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
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Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
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Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- Ability to work in other locations across the market as business needs require
Anticipated Weekly Hours
30
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 11/14/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Staff Pharmacist
Verify your pharmacy license transfers across states
PERM requires a job offer in a specific location, so your license must be valid in that state before your employer files. Board of Pharmacy reciprocity timelines vary widely, and delays can stall the entire green card process.
Search for employers using OFLC disclosure data
DOL's OFLC Wage Search lets you filter PERM filings by occupation and employer. Staff Pharmacist filings appear under SOC code 29-1051, giving you a verified list of employers who have already sponsored this role.
Match your job offer to EB-2 or EB-3 requirements early
EB-3 covers the standard Pharm.D. requirement; EB-2 applies if the role requires an advanced degree beyond the entry-level credential. Confirming which category fits your offer before PERM is filed avoids reclassification problems later.
Find sponsoring pharmacist employers through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Staff Pharmacist openings by green card sponsorship history. You'll see which employers have active PERM filings for this role, saving you from applying to positions that will never sponsor permanent residency.
Ask employers about PERM prevailing wage before accepting
PERM locks your offered salary at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your location and experience level. Get the wage level in writing during negotiations so your offer letter satisfies USCIS requirements when the I-140 is filed.
Account for PERM recruitment timing in your job search
Before filing PERM, employers must run a mandatory recruitment period of at least 30 days plus a 30-day waiting period. Starting this process often takes six to twelve months after hire, so factor that gap into your status planning.
Green Card Staff Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Staff Pharmacist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Staff Pharmacist positions qualify under EB-3, since the role standardly requires a Doctor of Pharmacy degree, which meets the professional degree threshold. EB-2 applies if the employer specifically requires an advanced degree beyond the Pharm.D., such as a residency credential or master's-level specialization built into the job requirements. Your employer's attorney decides the category before PERM is filed.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for pharmacists?
H-1B visa is a temporary work authorization capped at 85,000 slots annually, subject to a lottery. PERM-based EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship targets permanent residency with no annual cap on petitions filed, only on immigrant visa numbers issued. The PERM process takes longer, often two to four years total, but the outcome is a green card rather than a temporary status requiring periodic renewal.
Which types of employers commonly sponsor Staff Pharmacists for a green card?
Hospital systems, long-term care pharmacy providers, and large retail pharmacy chains have the strongest track record of PERM filings for Staff Pharmacists. Clinical pharmacist roles within academic medical centers and federal health systems also appear regularly in DOL PERM disclosure data. Smaller independent pharmacies rarely sponsor because PERM's legal and filing costs are significant for smaller operations.
How can I find Staff Pharmacist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you search Staff Pharmacist openings filtered by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you're not relying on vague job posting language. DOL PERM disclosure data confirms which employers have actually filed for this occupation, which is more reliable than self-reported sponsorship claims in job ads.
Can my state pharmacy license status affect my PERM filing?
Yes. PERM requires that you meet all the stated job requirements at the time of filing, and an active, valid license in the work state is typically a listed requirement. If your license is pending reciprocity or renewal, your employer may need to delay filing until your credentials are fully active, which can add months to the overall timeline.