H-1B Visa Hospital Pharmacist Jobs
Hospital pharmacist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires at least a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Many health systems and hospital networks have active H-1B filing history, and the role's licensing requirements across states add a layer of planning most candidates underestimate.
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This pharmacist will practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model at Upstate Community Hospital (and as needed at Upstate Downtown Campus). Applicants will join a talented team of pharmacy personnel to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists at Upstate participate in all aspects of care, including clinical patient monitoring, sterile product preparation/oversight, medication distribution, transitions of care management, and patient counseling/education. As an academic medical center, opportunities for developing pharmacy educational programs and participation in research projects exist and are encouraged. Pharmacists at Upstate have the opportunity to practice at the top of their pharmacy licensure.
Job duties for the position include but are not limited to: Interpretation of medication orders and prescriptions to ensure they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy. Pharmacists have responsibility for preparing compounds and dispensing medications for inpatient and ambulatory care use. This includes the preparation of injectable sterile products and non-sterile compounds. Pharmacists may be responsible for performing duties in various practice locations, including inpatient, emergency departments, ambulatory care clinics, and transitions of care settings. Pharmacists at Upstate are expected to provide information to health care practitioners to promote the safe and rational use of medications. Furthermore, pharmacists shall provide drug monitoring services, maintain pharmacy records according to law and institutional policy, interpret policy and procedures for hospital staff, participate in teaching programs for the department and hospital staff, and participate in the department’s quality assurance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D and NYS Pharmacist license and registration (or eligible) required. Candidates who possess a NYS pharmacist limited permit must obtain license within 1 year of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Work Days:
Overnights 9:30pm - 7:30am, 7 on/ 7 off schedule
Message to Applicants:
This is a temporary position.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
LOCATION:
Syracuse
Job Type: Full-time
Opening on: May 29 2026
Department: CG-Pharmacy
Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
State: New York
Position ID: 89783
Job Summary:
This pharmacist will practice within a progressive clinical pharmacy model at Upstate Community Hospital (and as needed at Upstate Downtown Campus). Applicants will join a talented team of pharmacy personnel to deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care. Pharmacists at Upstate participate in all aspects of care, including clinical patient monitoring, sterile product preparation/oversight, medication distribution, transitions of care management, and patient counseling/education. As an academic medical center, opportunities for developing pharmacy educational programs and participation in research projects exist and are encouraged. Pharmacists at Upstate have the opportunity to practice at the top of their pharmacy licensure.
Job duties for the position include but are not limited to: Interpretation of medication orders and prescriptions to ensure they are complete, safe, rational, and compatible with institutional policy. Pharmacists have responsibility for preparing compounds and dispensing medications for inpatient and ambulatory care use. This includes the preparation of injectable sterile products and non-sterile compounds. Pharmacists may be responsible for performing duties in various practice locations, including inpatient, emergency departments, ambulatory care clinics, and transitions of care settings. Pharmacists at Upstate are expected to provide information to health care practitioners to promote the safe and rational use of medications. Furthermore, pharmacists shall provide drug monitoring services, maintain pharmacy records according to law and institutional policy, interpret policy and procedures for hospital staff, participate in teaching programs for the department and hospital staff, and participate in the department’s quality assurance programs.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. in Pharmacy or Pharm.D and NYS Pharmacist license and registration (or eligible) required. Candidates who possess a NYS pharmacist limited permit must obtain license within 1 year of appointment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous hospital experience preferred.
Work Days:
Overnights 9:30pm - 7:30am, 7 on/ 7 off schedule
Message to Applicants:
This is a temporary position.
Recruitment Office: Human Resources
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
LOCATION:
Syracuse
Job Type: Full-time
Opening on: May 29 2026
Department: CG-Pharmacy
Unit: UUP (State University Professional Services Unit)
State: New York
Position ID: 89783
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Hospital Pharmacist
Verify your PharmD meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether a Hospital Pharmacist role requires a directly related degree. Review the O*NET occupation profile for this SOC code before applying so you can articulate the degree-to-role connection clearly in your petition.
Align your state license timeline with your H-1B start date
You can't practice in a new state without a pharmacist license, and most boards require a Social Security Number to issue one. Confirm the licensing board's processing window fits within your 60-day grace period or cap-gap authorization.
Target hospitals enrolled in E-Verify first
Employers enrolled in E-Verify are already set up for federal employment verification, which often signals familiarity with H-1B sponsorship workflows. Hospital systems that handle government contracts are required to use E-Verify and are often experienced sponsors.
Use Migrate Mate to find employers with H-1B filing history
Search Migrate Mate to see which hospital employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for pharmacist roles. DOL LCA data shows actual filing history by occupation code, so you're targeting employers who have sponsored the exact role before.
Negotiate who covers the I-129 filing fee before signing
USCIS prohibits employers from passing the basic I-129 filing fee to H-1B workers. Confirm in writing before you sign an offer that the hospital is covering the base petition fee and any premium processing costs.
Check the prevailing wage for your hospital's county before accepting an offer
The DOL requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the prevailing wage for your specific work location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for pharmacists in that county before evaluating any offer.
H-1B Visa Hospital Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Hospital Pharmacist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Hospital Pharmacist positions require a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree and state licensure, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. The role maps to a specific SOC code with a defined minimum degree requirement, making it one of the more straightforward healthcare occupations to support in an H-1B petition.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Hospital Pharmacists?
Large academic medical centers, nonprofit hospital systems, and multi-state health networks are the most active H-1B sponsors for pharmacist roles. Smaller community hospitals sponsor less frequently because the administrative cost of H-1B filing is harder to absorb. Search Migrate Mate to see which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for pharmacist positions specifically.
How does state pharmacy licensure affect my H-1B petition timeline?
Your employer's I-129 petition can be filed before you're licensed, but you legally can't begin working until your state license is issued. If your license application requires a Social Security Number that you don't yet have, the gap between your H-1B start date and your license issuance date can delay your first day. Build this into your offer negotiation.
Can a Hospital Pharmacist change employers mid-H-1B using portability?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new hospital sponsor as soon as the new I-129 is filed, provided your original petition has been approved and you've been in valid H-1B status for 180 days or more. The new role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as the original approved petition.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for Hospital Pharmacist H-1B petitions?
The DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your job title and work location, determined by the OFLC Wage Search. Prevailing wage levels vary significantly by geography and experience tier, so the figure in your Labor Condition Application must reflect the county where you'll actually be working, not the hospital's headquarters.