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Pharmacist in Charge jobs qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because the role requires at minimum a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and state licensure. Employers file a site-specific Labor Condition Application with DOL and an I-129 petition with USCIS, sponsoring you for an initial three-year period extendable to six years total.
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Get Access To All JobsManager, Pharmacist in Charge - Advanced Home Delivery
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
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 accommodation is granted as required by law.
Locations:
- 4821 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85704
- Phoenix, AZ*
- Candidates residing in Phoenix are eligible for travel reimbursement or relocation package at the Company's expense.
The Manager, Pharmacist in Charge - Advanced Home Delivery is responsible for organization, coordination, direction, and evaluation of the provision of all pharmacy services, for supervising center staff and managing operating expenses of the pharmacy while providing high quality health care service.
How you will make an impact:
- Ensures that all pharmacy staff are accountable to the organization and decisions made that affect the consumer.
- Serves as the Pharmacist-in-charge and is responsible for ensuring staff have appropriate licensing/certification/registration and adequate continuing education as well as developing competence assessment programs and ensuring staff perform duties and responsibilities with efficiency and safety.
- Assists in ensuring that all Policy and Procedures as well as accreditation standards are followed.
- Keeps current with all State and Federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy and recommends changes.
- Assists in ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal pharmaceutical services that meet all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.
- Coordinate the provision of pharmacy services to patients in concert with other health professionals.
- Ensure achievement of standards of performance for personnel, adherence to all company Policy and Procedures, and compliance with federal, state, local and other applicable regulations.
- Select, train, develop and motivate a competent staff to meet and surpass goals and objectives.
- Serve as liaison between specialty pharmacy, hospitals, home health agencies and other health professionals.
- Serve as liaison between pharmacy and supporting departments in admissions, billing, and management personnel.
- Work with the corporate office to maintain all state permits and PIC requirements and all regulatory changes.
- Fiscal management of pharmacy expenses.
- Initiate, monitor and report on QA&I activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires an RPh and a minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience and a minimum of 3 years management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Current active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Prior experience with mail order pharmacy compliance.
- Extensive people leadership experience.
- Licensure in the following states: California, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Massachusetts.
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional licenses, as needed.
- Knowledge of DEA, FDA and state regulations pertaining to handling of controlled substances.
- Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations.
- Experience working with State Boards of Pharmacy regarding complaints, issue resolution, inspection and central fill requirements.
- PharmD.
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.
Manager, Pharmacist in Charge - Advanced Home Delivery
$10,000 Sign-on Bonus
Hybrid: This role requires associates to be in-office 3 days per week, fostering collaboration and connectivity, while providing flexibility to support productivity and work-life balance. This approach combines structured office engagement with the autonomy of virtual work, promoting a dynamic and adaptable workplace.
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 accommodation is granted as required by law.
Locations:
- 4821 N Stone Ave, Tucson, AZ 85704
- Phoenix, AZ*
- Candidates residing in Phoenix are eligible for travel reimbursement or relocation package at the Company's expense.
The Manager, Pharmacist in Charge - Advanced Home Delivery is responsible for organization, coordination, direction, and evaluation of the provision of all pharmacy services, for supervising center staff and managing operating expenses of the pharmacy while providing high quality health care service.
How you will make an impact:
- Ensures that all pharmacy staff are accountable to the organization and decisions made that affect the consumer.
- Serves as the Pharmacist-in-charge and is responsible for ensuring staff have appropriate licensing/certification/registration and adequate continuing education as well as developing competence assessment programs and ensuring staff perform duties and responsibilities with efficiency and safety.
- Assists in ensuring that all Policy and Procedures as well as accreditation standards are followed.
- Keeps current with all State and Federal regulations regarding the practice of pharmacy and recommends changes.
- Assists in ensuring that the pharmacy provides optimal pharmaceutical services that meet all legal, accreditation, and certification requirements.
- Coordinate the provision of pharmacy services to patients in concert with other health professionals.
- Ensure achievement of standards of performance for personnel, adherence to all company Policy and Procedures, and compliance with federal, state, local and other applicable regulations.
- Select, train, develop and motivate a competent staff to meet and surpass goals and objectives.
- Serve as liaison between specialty pharmacy, hospitals, home health agencies and other health professionals.
- Serve as liaison between pharmacy and supporting departments in admissions, billing, and management personnel.
- Work with the corporate office to maintain all state permits and PIC requirements and all regulatory changes.
- Fiscal management of pharmacy expenses.
- Initiate, monitor and report on QA&I activities.
Minimum Requirements:
- Requires an RPh and a minimum of 5 years pharmacy experience and a minimum of 3 years management experience; or any combination of education and experience, which would provide an equivalent background.
- Current active unrestricted state license to practice pharmacy as a Registered Pharmacist (RPh) in applicable state(s) required.
Preferred Skills, Capabilities and Experiences:
- Prior experience with mail order pharmacy compliance.
- Extensive people leadership experience.
- Licensure in the following states: California, Alabama, Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, West Virginia, Virginia, Massachusetts.
- Willingness and ability to obtain additional licenses, as needed.
- Knowledge of DEA, FDA and state regulations pertaining to handling of controlled substances.
- Experience interpreting compliance requirements and regulations.
- Experience working with State Boards of Pharmacy regarding complaints, issue resolution, inspection and central fill requirements.
- PharmD.
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 in Pharmacist in Charge
Verify your Pharm.D. meets equivalency standards
If your pharmacy degree was earned outside the U.S., confirm it meets FPGEC certification requirements before applying. USCIS evaluates foreign credentials for specialty occupation eligibility, and gaps in credential evaluation routinely trigger Requests for Evidence that delay your start date.
Check prevailing wages by worksite before negotiating
Your employer's LCA must certify wages at the prevailing level for the exact worksite location, not a regional average. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your specific city and SOC code before you discuss compensation with a hiring manager.
Target pharmacy chains with multistate LCA infrastructure
Retail and health-system pharmacy employers that operate across multiple states already maintain LCA filing programs and understand that each worksite requires its own certified LCA. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history in pharmacy roles.
Confirm state licensure portability before accepting an offer
An employer can file your I-129 petition, but you can't work as a Pharmacist in Charge without an active license in that state. If you're relocating, start the reciprocity or endorsement application with the state board immediately after receiving the offer letter.
Ask employers about premium processing before your offer expires
Standard USCIS adjudication timelines can exceed several months, which creates risk if your OPT or current status has a firm expiration. Confirm whether your prospective employer will file for premium processing, which USCIS adjudicates within 15 business days, to protect your start date.
Account for cap-subject timing if you're outside H-1B status
If you've never held H-1B status and aren't cap-exempt through a qualifying nonprofit or government-affiliated employer, your petition is subject to the annual cap. The selection rules have changed recently, so plan your job search timeline around USCIS's current registration process.
H-1B Visa Pharmacist in Charge: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmacist in Charge role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The Pharmacist in Charge role requires at minimum a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree and an active state pharmacist license, which satisfies the specialty occupation standard under H-1B rules. USCIS consistently recognizes pharmacy as a degree-specific field, so a well-documented petition from an employer with an accurate job description rarely faces specialty occupation challenges.
What documents does my employer need to file my H-1B petition as a Pharmacist in Charge?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL for each worksite location, your Pharm.D. diploma and transcripts, proof of your state pharmacist license, and a completed I-129 petition with supporting evidence that the role requires a pharmacy degree. If your degree was earned outside the U.S., a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization is typically required as well.
Can my employer sponsor me if I'll work at multiple pharmacy locations?
Each worksite requires its own certified LCA. If you rotate between locations or move to a new store in a different metropolitan area, your employer must file a new LCA for that site before you begin working there. Chains with large H-1B programs typically have processes for this, but confirm the workflow with HR before accepting a role that involves multiple locations.
How do I find pharmacy employers who actively sponsor H-1B visas?
Migrate Mate lists employers with verified H-1B LCA sponsorship history, so you can focus your applications on pharmacy chains and health systems that have already filed for roles in your specialty. This saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship mid-process, when it's harder to negotiate and easier to lose the opportunity.
Does my H-1B status cover me if I transfer to a different pharmacy employer?
H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer once they file a non-frivolous H-1B transfer petition on your behalf, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status. The new employer must still file a fresh LCA and I-129 for your specific worksite. Your status period doesn't reset; the total cap of six years applies across all employers combined.