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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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We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Job Purpose and Summary:
At CVS Health, we are focused on transforming health care for our customers and making our company a great place to work. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs, and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. Within our Retail locations, we bring this promise to life with heart every day. Our Staff Pharmacists play a critical role in cultivating a culture of excellence in their pharmacy by acting as a role model for all, demonstrating genuine care, and setting the bar for the pharmacy team.
As a Staff Pharmacist, you play a critical role at the forefront of delivering our purpose, modeling our values, and demonstrating genuine, authentic care for our patients. In addition to supporting the Pharmacy Manager in leading and directing the pharmacy team, you are accountable for supporting the management, oversight, and operation of all aspects within your pharmacy.
The Staff Pharmacist’s responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Living our purpose by helping to manage and improve patient health through safe and appropriate dispensing, counseling, and immunizing practices
- Taking direction from the Pharmacy Manager and overseeing the pharmacy as their proxy during bench shifts without overlap, including strengthening pharmacy performance measures through effective coaching and consistent follow-up of pharmacy team members and providing feedback about pharmacy team performance to the Pharmacy Manager as needed
- Assumes Pharmacy Manager’s day-to-day duties when serving as the only or the primary pharmacist-on-duty
- Supporting safe and accurate prescription fulfillment by following—and directing the pharmacy team to follow—pharmacy workflow procedures and utilizing the safety guardrails at every workstation
- Contributing to positive patient experiences by showing empathy and genuine care, and coaching the pharmacy team to do the same: demonstrating compassionate care, collaborating with the patient’s total healthcare team, and proactively resolving insurance and/or medication issues
- Proactively offering and delivering immunizations to keep patients healthy; engaging and supporting Pharmacy Technicians to learn to immunize
- Supporting the effective management of pharmacy inventory by following—and coaching the pharmacy team to follow—all inventory best practices, with a special focus on protecting cold chain products for our patients and our business
- Partnering with the Pharmacy Manager to ensure pharmacy operations are compliant with the appropriate state Board of Pharmacy regulations at all times; escalating issues or concerns to the Pharmacy Manager and/or Rx DL for timely resolution if/as needed
- Remaining flexible for both scheduling and business needs, while contributing to a safe, inclusive, and engaging team dynamic; supporting the Pharmacy Manager by writing the pharmacy schedule if/as directed
- Maintaining relevant clinical and technical skills for the job as the industry evolves (including but not limited to company-required trainings and CMEs); actively seeking opportunities to expand knowledge to better support patients
- Supporting access to care and helping to improve patient outcomes through pharmacist delivered clinical care such as testing and prescribing services (e.g., COVID/Flu, Hormonal Contraception, etc.) where permissible; empowers the pharmacy team to provide holistic care at every step in the patient care journey
- Understanding and complying with all relevant federal and state laws, regulations, professional standards, and ethical principles; complying with CVS Health policies and procedures to help support patient safety and complying with controlled substance dispensing and recordkeeping, to protect patient privacy and security, and to maintain a safe and inclusive workplace for our colleagues
Required Qualifications:
- Active Pharmacist License in the state where the Store is located
- Active National Provider Identifier (NPI)
- Not on the DEA Excluded Parties list
Essential Functions:
- Regular and predictable attendance, including nights and weekends
- Ability to complete required training within designated timeframe
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Attention and Focus:
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Ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time
- Ability to pivot quickly from one task to another to meet patient and business needs
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Ability to confirm prescription information and label accuracy, ensuring patient safety
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Customer Service and Team Orientation:
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Actively look for ways to help people, and do so in a friendly manner
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Notice and understand patients’ reactions, and respond appropriately
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Communication Skills:
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Use and understand verbal and written communication to interact with patients and colleagues
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Utilize active listening by giving full attention to what others are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
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Mathematical Reasoning:
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Ability to use math to solve a problem, such as determining the total number of tablets to dispense, day’s supply, and/or number of full bottles and additional bottles needed to fill a prescription
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Issue Resolution:
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Identifying challenging patient or colleague interactions and choosing the best course of action when faced with multiple options
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Physical Demands:
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Be mobile and remain upright for extended periods of time
- Lift, scan, and bag items
- Reach overhead; stretch or reach out with the body, arms, and/or legs to grasp items
- Move fingers repetitively; picking, pinching, typing, or otherwise working primarily with fingers rather than whole hand or arm
- Extend hand(s) and arm(s) multiple directions to place, move, or lift items
- Control precision; quickly adjust machines to exact positions
- Stoop to a considerable degree, requiring full use of the lower extremities and back muscles to move items between low and high positions, including bending spine at the waist
- Close visual acuity to perform activities such as: transcribing, viewing a computer terminal, reading, visual inspection involving small parts
- Occasionally lift of up to 20 lbs. and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force; Frequently lift of up to 10 lbs. and/or exert up to 10 lbs. of force; Consistently lift and/or exert a negligible amount of force to move objects.
- Express or exchange ideas by means of spoken word where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed accurately
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Have the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication
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Any additional tasks as directed by Supervisor or Manager
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of related work experience in a pharmacy, retail, medical, or customer service setting
- Ability to work in other locations across the market as business needs require
Anticipated Weekly Hours
10
Time Type
Part time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$60.00 - $76.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This part-time position is eligible for a range of benefits and programs that support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues. Depending on hours worked and eligibility, the benefits for this position include dental, vision, wellness resources, employee discounts, access to certain voluntary benefits, and other programs.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 01/02/2027
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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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.