H-1B Visa Field Operations Specialist Jobs
Field Operations Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when tied to a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as engineering, logistics management, or operations research. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the annual H-1B visa cap applies unless the hiring organization is cap-exempt.
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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 Field Operations Specialist
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Field Operations Specialist duties vary widely. Pull the O*NET profile for your exact SOC code and confirm your position requires a specific bachelor's degree field, not just any degree. A generalist job description is the fastest route to an RFE.
Request the LCA before accepting an offer
Ask the employer to share the certified Labor Condition Application before you sign. It locks in your work location, wage level, and SOC code. Mismatches between the LCA and your actual role create compliance problems for both parties.
Target employers with cap-exempt status
Universities, nonprofit research organizations, and government-affiliated entities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Field operations roles at these institutions in facilities management or research support often qualify and skip the April registration window entirely.
Search verified H-1B sponsors on Migrate Mate
Filter Field Operations Specialist openings by employers with documented H-1B filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces DOL Labor Condition Application data so you can see which companies have actively sponsored this role type, not just which ones say they will.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to find the Level I through Level IV wage for your SOC code and work location. Your offered salary must meet or exceed the certified LCA wage, and negotiating below that threshold forces the employer to refile the LCA.
File I-129 with premium processing if your start date is tight
Standard USCIS processing for I-129 petitions can exceed six months. If your employment start date falls within that window, ask whether the employer will pay for premium processing, which USCIS guarantees a decision on within 15 business days.
H-1B Visa Field Operations Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Field Operations Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires that the role normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as industrial engineering, supply chain management, or operations research. Roles where any bachelor's degree is accepted, regardless of field, often fail the specialty occupation test. The employer's job description and the SOC code used on the LCA both matter significantly.
How do I find Field Operations Specialist employers that sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate for Field Operations Specialist openings filtered by employers with H-1B filing history verified through DOL Labor Condition Application data. This is more reliable than asking recruiters, because it shows companies that have actually filed for this role type, not just ones that claim to be open to sponsorship.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Field Operations Specialist role changes significantly?
A material change in job duties, work location, or salary can require the employer to file an amended I-129 petition with USCIS before the change takes effect. Moving to a different worksite in a new metropolitan statistical area always triggers a new LCA filing. Failing to amend puts both you and your employer out of compliance, which can affect future extensions and green card filings.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new Field Operations Specialist employer mid-year?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can begin working for a new employer as soon as they file a non-frivolous I-129 transfer petition, as long as your prior H-1B was approved and you've maintained valid status. You don't need to wait for USCIS to approve the transfer petition to start, which makes mid-year job changes feasible without a work authorization gap.
Which industries hire Field Operations Specialists on H-1B visas most often?
Manufacturing, logistics, defense contracting, utility infrastructure, and large-scale retail distribution are the most active H-1B sponsors for this role type based on DOL disclosure data. Government contractors and utilities often hold cap-exempt status or employ large enough compliance teams to handle H-1B filings routinely, making them lower-friction sponsors compared to smaller operations firms.