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Business Operations Associate roles sit squarely within H-1B visa specialty occupation territory, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in business, operations management, or a related field. Employers in consulting, tech, and logistics regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this title, and the role's cross-functional nature means your degree field scrutiny at filing will matter.
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The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
Job Summary:
The Pharmacy Operations Lead supports daily Micro Fulfillment Center (MFC) activities to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant prescription fulfillment for Walgreens pharmacies. Performs oversight of prescription workflow activities in an assigned function to drive operational excellence. Provides daily support to team members to ensure they provide a first in class fulfillment service. Collaborates to assign, monitor and review the day-to-day work of team members and provides technical guidance. This role provides advanced technical support for escalated issues, assists with pharmacy workflow tasks, and ensures high-quality service in accordance with federal and state regulations, company policy, and pharmacy standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Owns shift readiness and execution by coordinating staffing, workflow prioritization, and real-time adjustments to ensure safe, accurate, and on-time prescription fulfillment.
- Deploys and guides team members on the floor to meet productivity and service expectations, providing direction and coordination.
- Enables team capability and operational readiness through onboarding support, training facilitation, and real-time coaching that reinforces correct behaviors and standards.
- Champions safety, quality, and compliance by reinforcing standard work, monitoring adherence to regulatory requirements, and escalating risks, errors, or critical issues appropriately.
- Monitors operational performance and drives consistency by reviewing productivity and quality metrics, sharing insights with the Group Supervisor, and reinforcing continuous improvement practices.
- Builds and maintains strong working relationships with internal teams, support teams, and other partners.
- Performs pharmacy-related duties under the direction of a Group Supervisor or Pharmacist.
- Reports any prescription errors immediately to the pharmacist on duty and adheres to policies related to Good Faith Dispensing and quality assurance.
- Supports inventory processes such as ordering, unpacking, organizing, and storing pharmaceutical products. Assists in filing claims related to overages, shortages, or damaged items.
- Maintains a clean, organized, and well-stocked work environment within the Micro Fulfillment Center.
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Leads inventory management activities, such as ordering, unpacking, sorting, checking, and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals.
- Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as company policies (e.g., HIPAA, fraud prevention, productivity standards, and quality expectations).
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma/GED
- Earns and maintains PTCB or ExCPT certification through the designated training program and/or state required certification/registration.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English (except in Puerto Rico).
- Basic level PC skills (for example: start up and shut down computer, use mouse to point and click, start and close programs, switch between programs, save files, print documents and/or access information online)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in pharmacy operations, distribution, fulfillment, or other related healthcare environments.
- Familiarity with Walgreens pharmacy systems and workflows.
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to handle escalated issues.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $19.75 - $26.35 / Hourly
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Business Operations Associate
Align your degree to the role
USCIS evaluates whether your specific degree field relates directly to business operations work. A degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or business administration strengthens your specialty occupation argument more than a general management degree.
Look up prevailing wages before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the DOL wage level for your job title and location before your offer discussion. Your employer must certify your salary meets at least the Level I or II prevailing wage on the LCA, so knowing the floor protects you.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Business Operations Associate roles by employers who have filed LCAs for this title before. Prior filings signal that the company's legal team already understands the specialty occupation documentation requirements for this role.
Request cap-exempt or premium processing early
If your employer qualifies as a university or nonprofit research organization, your H-1B petition bypasses the annual lottery cap. If they don't, ask whether they'll file premium processing to get a decision from USCIS within 15 business days, reducing offer-to-start uncertainty.
Check the O*NET profile before your petition
The O*NET occupation profile for business operations roles documents the typical education level and core tasks. Your employer's attorney will use this to build the specialty occupation argument, so reviewing it helps you frame your job duties in your support letter accurately.
Document cross-functional work in offer letters
Business operations titles sometimes face RFEs because the duties appear generalist. Ensure your offer letter specifies analytical tools, systems, or methodologies you'll use daily. USCIS looks for evidence that a specialized degree is a baseline requirement, not just preferred.
H-1B Visa Business Operations Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Business Operations Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the role requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as business administration, operations management, or industrial engineering. Generic titles can draw scrutiny from USCIS, so the offer letter and job description must specify analytical responsibilities and educational requirements clearly. Roles that list any bachelor's degree as sufficient, regardless of field, are more vulnerable to a Request for Evidence.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most often for Business Operations Associate roles?
Technology companies, management consulting firms, healthcare systems, and large logistics or supply chain companies file LCAs for Business Operations Associate titles regularly. These industries tend to have established immigration infrastructure and prior filing history for the role. You can browse employers by LCA history on Migrate Mate to identify which companies have sponsored this specific title in your target location.
What happens to my H-1B status if my employer restructures or eliminates my role?
Your H-1B status is tied to the employer and the specific position on your approved petition. If your role is eliminated, you have a 60-day grace period to find a new sponsoring employer, transfer your H-1B, or prepare to depart. Starting the transfer process before the layoff is finalized, while you're still in valid status, gives you the most flexibility under USCIS portability rules.
Can my employer sponsor me for an H-1B as a Business Operations Associate if they have never filed before?
Yes, but first-time sponsors face additional preparation. Your employer must register with USCIS, obtain an employer identification number, and work with an immigration attorney to file the LCA with DOL and then the I-129 petition. The process is the same regardless of prior filing history, though first-time sponsors sometimes underestimate lead times. Plan for at least four to six months from offer acceptance to an approved start date if no premium processing is used.
How does the H-1B lottery affect my job search timeline for Business Operations Associate positions?
Regular cap-subject H-1B petitions are subject to the annual lottery, with registration opening in March for an October 1 start date. If you're on OPT when you receive an offer, your cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 if your OPT expires before October 1. Targeting employers that file for cap-exempt organizations, or negotiating a start date that aligns with the next fiscal year, reduces lottery timing risk.