H-1B Visa Consultant Pharmacist Jobs
Consultant Pharmacist jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at least a Pharm.D. or bachelor's degree in pharmacy as a minimum entry requirement. Employers in long-term care, managed care, and clinical consulting regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this position, with status granted for up to three years and extendable to six.
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Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
CarelonRx is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. CarelonRx pairs a strong, clinical-first lens with deep pharmacy expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes, control costs, and enhance each member’s health.
Schedule: This position will work an 8-hour shift from 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm (EST), Monday through Friday. Additional hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required based on operational needs.
The Pharmacist Consultant will be responsible for supporting disease management programs and physicians care plans through drug therapy evaluation and consultation for program participants.
How you will make an impact:
- Provides evaluation of member Rx needs and therapies through review of medication history to determine if medications are appropriate.
- Assesses member compliance with plan through direct contact with members and their physicians.
- Determines potential barriers to compliance and identifies solutions to overcome barriers.
- Ensures that members understand appropriate use of current prescriptions.
- Reviews medications with physicians when therapies do not meet national standards and counsels physicians around alternative medications.
- Serves as a resource to the clinical team in disease management and other clinical areas.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted Pharmacist license in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- PharmD preferred.
- Experience with direct patient counseling or education is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred.
- May require response during non-standard hours.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
Pharmacist Consultant
Location: This role enables associates to work virtually full-time, except for required in-person training sessions, providing maximum flexibility and autonomy. This approach promotes productivity, supports work-life integration, and ensures essential face-to-face onboarding and skill development. Alternate locations may be considered if candidates reside within a commuting distance from an office.
Please note that per our policy on hybrid/virtual work, candidates not within a reasonable commuting distance from the posting location(s) will not be considered for employment, unless an accommodation is granted as required by law.
CarelonRx is a proud member of the Elevance Health family of companies. CarelonRx pairs a strong, clinical-first lens with deep pharmacy expertise to create solutions that improve outcomes, control costs, and enhance each member’s health.
Schedule: This position will work an 8-hour shift from 12:00 pm - 8:30 pm (EST), Monday through Friday. Additional hours, including weekends or holidays, may be required based on operational needs.
The Pharmacist Consultant will be responsible for supporting disease management programs and physicians care plans through drug therapy evaluation and consultation for program participants.
How you will make an impact:
- Provides evaluation of member Rx needs and therapies through review of medication history to determine if medications are appropriate.
- Assesses member compliance with plan through direct contact with members and their physicians.
- Determines potential barriers to compliance and identifies solutions to overcome barriers.
- Ensures that members understand appropriate use of current prescriptions.
- Reviews medications with physicians when therapies do not meet national standards and counsels physicians around alternative medications.
- Serves as a resource to the clinical team in disease management and other clinical areas.
Minimum Requirements:
Requires BA/BS in Pharmacy and a minimum of 2 years of clinical experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
Current unrestricted Pharmacist license in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- PharmD preferred.
- Experience with direct patient counseling or education is preferred.
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Mandarin is preferred.
- May require response during non-standard hours.
Please be advised that Elevance Health only accepts resumes for compensation from agencies that have a signed agreement with Elevance Health. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of Elevance Health.
Who We Are
Elevance Health is a health company dedicated to improving lives and communities – and making healthcare simpler. We are a Fortune 25 company with a longstanding history in the healthcare industry, looking for leaders at all levels of the organization who are passionate about making an impact on our members and the communities we serve.
How We Work
At Elevance Health, we are creating a culture that is designed to advance our strategy but will also lead to personal and professional growth for our associates. Our values and behaviors are the root of our culture. They are how we achieve our strategy, power our business outcomes and drive our shared success – for our consumers, our associates, our communities and our business.
We offer a range of market-competitive total rewards that include merit increases, paid holidays, Paid Time Off, and incentive bonus programs (unless covered by a collective bargaining agreement), medical, dental, vision, short and long term disability benefits, 401(k) +match, stock purchase plan, life insurance, wellness programs and financial education resources, to name a few.
Elevance Health operates in a Hybrid Workforce Strategy. Unless specified as primarily virtual by the hiring manager, associates are required to work at an Elevance Health location at least once per week, and potentially several times per week. Specific requirements and expectations for time onsite will be discussed as part of the hiring process.
The health of our associates and communities is a top priority for Elevance Health. We require all new candidates in certain patient/member-facing roles to become vaccinated against COVID-19 and Influenza. If you are not vaccinated, your offer will be rescinded unless you provide an acceptable explanation. Elevance Health will also follow all relevant federal, state and local laws.
Elevance Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, genetic information, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process should submit the Accessibility Accommodation Request Form and a member of the team will be in contact.
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws, including, but not limited to, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.
Prospective employees required to be screened under Florida law should review the education and awareness resources at HB531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Consultant Pharmacist
Verify your Pharm.D. meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to consultant pharmacy duties. Pull the O*NET occupation profile for pharmacists to document the degree requirement, then confirm your credential evaluation aligns with U.S. pharmacy licensing board standards before your employer files.
Get a state pharmacist license before your interview
Most H-1B sponsors require an active state license as a condition of the offer, not after it. Sitting the NAPLEX and MPJE while on OPT or STEM OPT keeps your timeline intact and removes a common reason employers delay or withdraw sponsorship.
Target long-term care and PBM employers on Migrate Mate
Long-term care pharmacy networks, pharmacy benefit managers, and managed care organizations file H-1B petitions for consultant roles more consistently than retail chains. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for pharmacist positions by region.
Confirm each worksite has its own certified LCA
Consultant pharmacists often rotate across multiple facilities. Each worksite requires its own DOL-certified Labor Condition Application before you work there. Ask your employer's legal team to confirm all current and anticipated facilities are covered before your I-129 is filed.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for the pharmacist occupation code at each worksite ZIP code to verify your offered wage meets the Level I or Level II threshold before signing.
File premium processing if your authorization gap is tight
If you're transitioning off OPT or cap-gap coverage, standard I-129 processing can take several months. Premium processing gives USCIS a 15-business-day adjudication window, reducing the risk of an unauthorized gap between your current status expiring and H-1B approval.
H-1B Visa Consultant Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Consultant Pharmacist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Consultant Pharmacist positions require at minimum a Pharm.D. or bachelor's degree in pharmacy, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The role involves clinical review, drug therapy management, and regulatory compliance duties that are directly tied to that specific degree field. Employers document this connection in the I-129 petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Consultant Pharmacists?
Long-term care pharmacy providers, pharmacy benefit managers, managed care organizations, hospital systems, and clinical consulting firms are the most consistent H-1B sponsors for this role. Retail pharmacy chains occasionally sponsor but less predictably. You can browse employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for pharmacist roles on Migrate Mate, filtered by location and employer type.
Do I need a state pharmacy license before my employer can file an H-1B petition for me?
Most employers require an active state license as a condition of the job offer because unlicensed practice violates state pharmacy law regardless of immigration status. USCIS also expects the petitioner to demonstrate you meet all legal requirements to perform the duties. Completing your NAPLEX and MPJE before the offer stage removes a common filing obstacle and prevents delays.
What happens if my H-1B covers one pharmacy facility but I'm asked to work at another?
Each worksite requires its own DOL-certified Labor Condition Application. If your employer adds a facility that wasn't listed on your original LCA, they must file an amended LCA and, in many cases, an amended I-129 before you begin working there. Working at an uncovered site puts both you and your employer out of compliance with H-1B regulations.
Can I switch employers while on H-1B as a Consultant Pharmacist?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition while your current H-1B is still valid, you can begin working for them once USCIS receives the petition, without waiting for approval. The new employer must file their own LCA covering your worksite and pay the prevailing wage for your location and SOC code.