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Pharmacist roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the position requires a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree. Large health systems, hospital networks, retail pharmacy chains, and pharmaceutical manufacturers all file H-1B petitions for licensed pharmacists. State licensure requirements add a credential layer that shapes which employers sponsor and when.
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Get Access To All JobsOpportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine: we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illness - and those who care for them - have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community-based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the way to a new level of care.
Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Seeking a pharmacist to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions. This position is based primarily at our Akron, Ohio pharmacy, where you will work four days per week, with one day per week spent supporting our Canton, Ohio pharmacy. The ideal candidate will also be willing to provide occasional coverage at other Genoa Healthcare locations within approximately one hour of Akron when business needs arise. In this role, you will help maintain continuity of care by ensuring patients, many of whom are receiving behavioral health services, have uninterrupted access to their medications and pharmacy support across both locations.
Hours: Pharmacy hours are generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / No weekends or holidays
Locations:
- Portage Path Behavioral Health, 340 S Broadway St, Akron, OH
- Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health, 624 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH
Primary Responsibilities:
- Distributes drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
- Provides information to customers about medications and their use
- Focuses on providing a superior level of customer service
- Ensures compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy
- Administration of immunizations as allowed by State Boards of Pharmacy
- Any other usual and customary pharmacy duties
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
- Current pharmacist license in state of Ohio
- Certified immunizer
- Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Pharmacist experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Opportunities with Genoa Healthcare. A career with Genoa Healthcare means you're part of a collaborative effort to serve behavioral health and addiction treatment communities. We do more than just provide medicine: we change lives for the better. People with serious mental or chronic illness - and those who care for them - have moving stories, and at Genoa we become their voice, their partner. Working as part of a coordinated care team, we partner with community-based providers and others to ensure that people with complex health conditions get the right medications and are able to follow their treatment plans. Our personalized services - in-clinic pharmacies, medication management and more - are leading the way to a new level of care.
Genoa is a pharmacy care services company that is part of Optum and UnitedHealth Group's family of businesses. We are part of a leading information and technology-enabled health services business dedicated to making the health system work better for everyone. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Seeking a pharmacist to perform professional duties and responsibilities associated with the processing of prescriptions. This position is based primarily at our Akron, Ohio pharmacy, where you will work four days per week, with one day per week spent supporting our Canton, Ohio pharmacy. The ideal candidate will also be willing to provide occasional coverage at other Genoa Healthcare locations within approximately one hour of Akron when business needs arise. In this role, you will help maintain continuity of care by ensuring patients, many of whom are receiving behavioral health services, have uninterrupted access to their medications and pharmacy support across both locations.
Hours: Pharmacy hours are generally Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm / No weekends or holidays
Locations:
- Portage Path Behavioral Health, 340 S Broadway St, Akron, OH
- Phoenix Rising Behavioral Health, 624 Market Ave. N., Canton, OH
Primary Responsibilities:
- Distributes drugs prescribed by physicians and other health practitioners
- Provides information to customers about medications and their use
- Focuses on providing a superior level of customer service
- Ensures compliance with all relevant laws of the applicable State Board of Pharmacy
- Administration of immunizations as allowed by State Boards of Pharmacy
- Any other usual and customary pharmacy duties
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
- Current pharmacist license in state of Ohio
- Certified immunizer
- Willing to complete LAI training and administer LAI
- Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
- Pharmacist experience
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $44 - $79 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacist
Verify your Pharm.D. meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether a pharmacist role requires a specific bachelor's or higher degree. Your Pharm.D. satisfies this, but foreign pharmacy degrees must be evaluated by a credential assessment agency before the petition is filed.
Secure state licensure before your start date
Most employers won't file an H-1B petition until you hold an active pharmacist license in the state where you'll practice. Sit for the NAPLEX and MPJE early, delays in licensure directly delay your petition timeline.
Target hospital systems with cap-exempt status
Hospitals affiliated with nonprofit research institutions or universities may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers, letting them file outside the annual lottery window. Search specifically for health system roles to find these filing pathways.
Search verified H-1B filing history on Migrate Mate
Filter by pharmacy-specific occupation codes on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for pharmacist roles. This shows real filing history, not just stated sponsorship willingness on a job posting.
Negotiate your offer against DOL prevailing wage data
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your job level and location before USCIS approves the petition. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up Level I through Level IV wages for your metro area before accepting an offer.
Confirm the employer files before cap registration closes
H-1B cap registration opens each March for a roughly two-week window. If your offer comes in late, your start date shifts to the following October 1. Clarify the employer's filing timeline in writing before you resign from a current position.
H-1B Visa Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pharmacist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Pharmacist positions consistently qualify as H-1B specialty occupations because the role normally requires a Pharm.D. degree as the minimum entry requirement. USCIS looks at whether a bachelor's or higher degree in a specific field is standard for the position. The Pharm.D. satisfies that threshold, and the O*NET classification for pharmacists confirms the degree requirement.
Can I work as a pharmacist on H-1B without a U.S. license?
No. State pharmacy boards require an active license before you can practice, and most H-1B employers won't petition until you've passed the NAPLEX and MPJE for the state where you'll work. If you're transitioning from OPT or another status, plan to complete both exams and receive your license number before your employer initiates the H-1B filing.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for pharmacists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, long-term care pharmacy providers, specialty infusion companies, and pharmaceutical manufacturers are the most active H-1B sponsors for pharmacist roles. Retail chains also sponsor, but volume varies by region. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by occupation code and review verified LCA filing history before applying.
How does the H-1B lottery affect pharmacist hiring timelines?
Cap-subject H-1B registrations are submitted each March, and selected petitions carry an October 1 start date. If you receive a job offer after the registration window closes, your earliest cap-subject start date is the following October. Employers affiliated with nonprofit hospitals or universities may file year-round as cap-exempt, which removes the lottery dependency entirely.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch pharmacy employers?
H-1B status is employer-specific, so changing jobs requires the new employer to file an H-1B transfer petition before or on your last day with the current employer. Under AC21 portability rules, you can start the new role once the transfer petition is filed and receipted, without waiting for full approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days.