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Certified Pharmacy Technician roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship when the position requires a bachelor's degree in pharmacy science, chemistry, or a related field. Retail chains, hospital systems, and specialty compounding pharmacies all file H-1B petitions for CPhT roles, though employer willingness and wage level vary significantly by setting.
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This is a full-time (32 hours/week), evening shift position at Riverside Methodist Hospital.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE
- High school diploma, GED, or foreign school diploma equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma (Required)
- Must be at least 18 years of age (Required)
- Individual must be registered as a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) with the Ohio Board of Pharmacy (Required)
- Work requires a high school level of skills and good communication skills.
- Work requires the ability to gather and interpret data in situations where the information or problems are not difficult or complex. Work requires the ability to exchange information and explain instructions and/or procedures to employees, patients, and others. Work involves following existing procedures and instructions, sometimes receiving assignments in the form of results expected, due dates and general procedures to follow.
- Knowledge of compounding, pharmacy math skills, hospital pharmacy operations, medical terminology, and various drug names (trade generic).
- Detail-oriented
- Works well in an interdisciplinary team
- Adaptable
JOB SUMMARY
Interprets, obtains, prepares/compounds, labels, and distributes pharmacy products for patient use while taking into consideration patient age and any other relevant information. Depending on department, may also prepare IV medications using special equipment supplies and techniques for patient administration and processes refill requests for non-monitored pharmacy medication such as enteral products/supplies or respiratory medications. Documents the distribution of medication for proper use and reimbursement in accordance with department policy. Involved in production, packaging, record keeping, and stocking tasks.
- General Profile - Requires working knowledge and skills to perform a defined set of analytical/scientific or operational processes. Applies experience and skills to complete assigned work within own area of expertise. Works within standard operating procedures and/or scientific methods. Works with a moderate degree of supervision.
- Job Functional Knowledge - Requires broadened technical skills in analytical/scientific methods or operational processes to perform a defined array of activities.
- Business Expertise - Understands how the team integrates with others to accomplish the team objectives.
- Leadership - Has no supervisory responsibilities; manages own workload.
- Problem Solving - Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area by evaluating and selecting solutions from established operating procedures and/or analytical/scientific methods.
- Impact - Impacts the quality of own work and team.
- Interpersonal Skills - Communicates moderately complex technical information within the team.
Responsibilities And Duties:
Under the supervision of a Registered Pharmacist:
- Accountable for all tasks as defined in policy, procedures, or standard of therapy
- Prepares/compounds a comprehensive range of therapies, accurately documents preparation activities, labels pharmacy products according to department policy for final distribution
- Actively involved in the medication distribution process: Ordering, receiving, stocking, dispensing
- Participates in process improvement activities
- Participates in new associate training as needed
- Proposing, monitoring and process improvement of key metrics
- Participates in T3 activities as needed to fulfill department/patient needs and or professional development
As a High Reliability Organization (HRO), responsibilities require focus on safety, quality and efficiency in performing job duties.
The job profile provides an overview of responsibilities and duties and is not intended to be an exhaustive list and is subject to change at any time.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or GED (Required) CPHT(cert) - Certified Pharmacy Technician (Certified) - Ohio Board of Pharmacy, PTCB - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board - Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Additional Job Description:
Work Shift:
Evening
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
32
Department
Pharmacy
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Equal Employment Opportunity
OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Certified Pharmacy Technician
Verify your CPhT credential meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires a theoretical and practical application of highly specialized knowledge. Pull the O*NET profile for Pharmacy Technicians to confirm the degree requirement language before your employer files, since PTCB certification alone won't satisfy the specialty occupation standard.
Target hospital and health system pharmacies first
Inpatient and specialty pharmacy settings file H-1B petitions far more consistently than retail chains. Search Migrate Mate to filter for employers with active H-1B LCA filing history in pharmacy technician roles, so you're not applying blindly.
Check prevailing wage before your employer sets your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for Pharmacy Technicians in your target metro. Your offered salary must meet at least the prevailing wage for the relevant level, and an underpaying offer will delay or sink the LCA certification.
Prepare a degree equivalency memo if your pharmacy credential is foreign
A three-year foreign pharmacy degree may not automatically satisfy the U.S. bachelor's equivalency standard USCIS applies. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before your employer files the I-129 to avoid an RFE on educational qualification.
Ask your employer about E-Verify enrollment before accepting an offer
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify to legally employ you on H-1B status. Confirm enrollment during the offer stage, not after you've accepted, since unenrolled employers can't complete the I-9 verification process for H-1B workers.
File during the April cap season with premium processing
H-1B cap-subject petitions have a mandatory April 1 filing window. If your employer misses it, you'll wait a full year. Confirm your employer plans to use premium processing through USCIS to get a decision within 15 business days and avoid a gap in work authorization.
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Find Certified Pharmacy Technician JobsCertified Pharmacy Technician H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Certified Pharmacy Technician role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally demand a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific specialty. A CPhT position framed around dispensing support may not qualify, but one requiring a degree in pharmaceutical sciences, biochemistry, or a related field typically does. Your employer's job description must reflect that degree requirement explicitly.
Which types of pharmacy employers are most likely to sponsor H-1B visas for technicians?
Hospital systems, health maintenance organizations, specialty infusion pharmacies, and large integrated health networks file H-1B petitions for pharmacy technician roles more consistently than retail pharmacy chains. Academic medical centers with compounding or research pharmacy departments are also strong targets. Use Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history in this occupation before applying.
Does PTCB or ExCPT certification affect my H-1B eligibility as a pharmacy technician?
Certification through PTCB or ExCPT demonstrates professional competency but doesn't resolve the specialty occupation question on its own. USCIS focuses on whether the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not on professional certification status. Your certification strengthens your professional profile for hiring, but your employer still needs to document the degree requirement in the job description and LCA filing.
Can my pharmacy employer sponsor me for an H-1B while I'm on OPT?
Yes. If you're currently working as a pharmacy technician on OPT, your employer can file an H-1B cap-subject petition during the April registration window. If you have a STEM-eligible degree, you may qualify for a 24-month OPT extension, which gives you additional runway if you aren't selected in the lottery on the first attempt.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move from a sponsoring hospital to a retail pharmacy employer?
Changing employers ends your current H-1B authorization for that position. Your new retail pharmacy employer must file an H-1B transfer petition before you start work. Retail settings also file H-1B petitions less frequently, so confirm the new employer has prior LCA filing history in this occupation and is willing to bear the filing costs before you give notice.
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