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Pharmacy Analyst roles qualify as H-1B visa specialty occupations because they require at least a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related field. Large health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and hospital networks are among the most active H-1B sponsors for this title, with two-year initial petitions and unlimited renewals while you remain employed.
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Clinical Operations is responsible for providing clinical specialties support and expertise in the areas of advice and consulting, research, and patient care to internal business units and external customers.
The primary purpose of this position is the application to medication assistance programs on behalf of patients utilizing eRecovery software to drive cost containment within a health system account. The goal is to access free medications directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs via the application process for needy indigent or low-income persons.
This is an onsite position with NYC Health + Hospital - South Brooklyn Health.
Shift time is 8: 00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Responsibilities:
- Recover drugs that are administered or dispensed to indigent patients without third-party prescription coverage
- Build relationships with and act as liaison to physicians, patients, and pharmaceutical companies regarding program systems and processes
- Answer questions regarding the Cardinal Health policies and procedures related to the reimbursement program
- Routinely visit key contacts within the health system to ensure a high level of service and assist in program participation
- Maintain daily contact with patients, nurses, physicians, social services, pharmacy personnel, drug sales reps and pharmaceutical companies
- Discuss medication options with physician and patient based on accessibility and availability (outpatient environment)
- Answer pharmacy’s questions regarding day-to-day operational issues, product/vendor information
- Manage and process applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs for recovery of drugs administered/dispensed to indigent patients without third-party coverage
- Educate physicians, patients, and drug companies on the program mission, guidelines, requirements, and appropriate referral
- Extensive patient education/counseling to determine eligibility for assistance
- Identify and resolve rejected applications, including accessing comparable drug regimen
- Refer patients who do not qualify for programs to other outside assistance. I.e. local charities
- Manage drug recovery application process
- Monitor and track the value of drugs recovered for billing and reporting processes
- Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years experience preferred
- Pharmacy Technician license, preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Able to work independently and solve problems on behalf of Cardinal and the customer
- Must be able to prioritize work to maximize job effectiveness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
- Strong telephone presence/etiquette
- Better than average layman’s knowledge of various medications, medication classes, medical ailments, and standard treatments, preferred
- Knowledge of hospital and clinic operations, preferred
- Experience working in a high volume, dynamic (changing) environment, preferred
- Experience working with the public in a healthcare environment, preferred
- Experience with low-income/special needs public is preferred
- Experience with social programs and/or charitable organizations, preferred
- May require vendor credentialing
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies basic concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
- Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
- Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
- Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Pay rate: $34.10 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/15/2026*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
New York City Metro Area
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
INTRODUCTION
Clinical Operations is responsible for providing clinical specialties support and expertise in the areas of advice and consulting, research, and patient care to internal business units and external customers.
The primary purpose of this position is the application to medication assistance programs on behalf of patients utilizing eRecovery software to drive cost containment within a health system account. The goal is to access free medications directly from pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs via the application process for needy indigent or low-income persons.
This is an onsite position with NYC Health + Hospital - South Brooklyn Health.
Shift time is 8: 00 AM-5:00 PM Eastern Time
Responsibilities:
- Recover drugs that are administered or dispensed to indigent patients without third-party prescription coverage
- Build relationships with and act as liaison to physicians, patients, and pharmaceutical companies regarding program systems and processes
- Answer questions regarding the Cardinal Health policies and procedures related to the reimbursement program
- Routinely visit key contacts within the health system to ensure a high level of service and assist in program participation
- Maintain daily contact with patients, nurses, physicians, social services, pharmacy personnel, drug sales reps and pharmaceutical companies
- Discuss medication options with physician and patient based on accessibility and availability (outpatient environment)
- Answer pharmacy’s questions regarding day-to-day operational issues, product/vendor information
- Manage and process applications to pharmaceutical manufacturers’ Patient Assistance Programs for recovery of drugs administered/dispensed to indigent patients without third-party coverage
- Educate physicians, patients, and drug companies on the program mission, guidelines, requirements, and appropriate referral
- Extensive patient education/counseling to determine eligibility for assistance
- Identify and resolve rejected applications, including accessing comparable drug regimen
- Refer patients who do not qualify for programs to other outside assistance. I.e. local charities
- Manage drug recovery application process
- Monitor and track the value of drugs recovered for billing and reporting processes
- Maintain security and confidentiality of patient information
QUALIFICATIONS
- 2-4 years experience preferred
- Pharmacy Technician license, preferred
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Able to work independently and solve problems on behalf of Cardinal and the customer
- Must be able to prioritize work to maximize job effectiveness
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Must be detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills
- Strong telephone presence/etiquette
- Better than average layman’s knowledge of various medications, medication classes, medical ailments, and standard treatments, preferred
- Knowledge of hospital and clinic operations, preferred
- Experience working in a high volume, dynamic (changing) environment, preferred
- Experience working with the public in a healthcare environment, preferred
- Experience with low-income/special needs public is preferred
- Experience with social programs and/or charitable organizations, preferred
- May require vendor credentialing
What is expected of you and others at this level
- Applies basic concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform routine tasks
- Works on projects of limited scope and complexity
- Follows established procedures to resolve readily identifiable technical problems
- Works under direct supervision and receives detailed instructions
- Develops competence by performing structured work assignments
Pay rate: $34.10 per hour
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Paid time off plan
- Health savings account (HSA)
- 401k savings plan
- Access to wages before payday with myFlexPay
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Work-Life resources
- Paid parental leave
- Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 11/15/2026*if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
New York City Metro Area
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Analyst
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to Pharmacy Analyst duties. A PharmD or BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences is straightforward, but a general biology or chemistry degree may trigger an RFE. Pull the O*NET profile for Pharmacy Analyst to document the degree-to-role connection before your employer files.
Target employers with LCA filing history
Pharmacy benefit managers, hospital networks, and health plan administrators file LCAs regularly for Pharmacy Analyst roles. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history for this occupation, so you're applying where sponsorship is an established process, not a first-time negotiation.
Confirm prevailing wage level before accepting an offer
Your offered salary must meet the DOL prevailing wage for Pharmacy Analyst in the employer's metro area. Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC code 29-2052 at the worksite location before you accept. A Level I wage is common for early-career roles but can create RFE exposure if your duties are senior in scope.
Ask whether the employer uses E-Verify
STEM OPT employers are required to use E-Verify, and many large health systems already do. If you're transitioning from OPT to H-1B, confirm E-Verify enrollment with HR before your cap-gap period begins. A lapse in verification can complicate your work authorization during the gap between OPT expiration and October 1.
Get cap-exempt employer status on your radar
Hospitals affiliated with universities or nonprofit research institutions may qualify as cap-exempt H-1B employers. A Pharmacy Analyst role at a cap-exempt site lets you file outside the April lottery window, meaning you could start in any month. Ask HR directly whether the organization has previously filed cap-exempt petitions.
Document clinical systems experience for specialty occupation proof
USCIS increasingly scrutinizes analyst titles for specialty occupation eligibility. Gather documentation showing your role requires specialized pharmacy knowledge, such as formulary management, drug utilization review, or clinical decision support work. Generic analyst duties without pharmacy-specific context weaken the petition.
H-1B Visa Pharmacy Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Pharmacy Analyst role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, as long as the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, or a closely related field. Roles involving formulary analysis, drug utilization review, or clinical data interpretation typically meet the specialty occupation standard. If the job description accepts any bachelor's degree regardless of field, USCIS may issue an RFE, so the offer letter and job duties should specify the degree requirement explicitly.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Pharmacy Analyst positions?
Pharmacy benefit managers, large hospital systems, health insurance companies, and specialty pharmacy organizations are the most consistent sponsors. Academic medical centers are worth prioritizing because many qualify as cap-exempt employers, letting you bypass the lottery. You can browse Pharmacy Analyst roles at verified H-1B sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate, filtered by LCA filing history.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Pharmacy Analyst offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for Pharmacy Analyst in the work location before filing the Labor Condition Application. The wage level assigned, from Level I through Level IV, depends on your experience and the complexity of your duties. Use the OFLC Wage Search with SOC code 29-2052 to check the floor for your specific metro area before negotiating.
Can I switch to a different Pharmacy Analyst employer after my H-1B is approved?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer once they file an H-1B transfer petition, as long as your current status is valid and your original petition was approvable when filed. The new employer must file their own I-129 and LCA. You don't need to restart the lottery if you already hold an approved H-1B.
What should I know about the H-1B lottery as a Pharmacy Analyst candidate?
Most Pharmacy Analyst roles at for-profit employers are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery each April for an October start date. USCIS registers petitions electronically in March. If your target employer is a nonprofit hospital or university-affiliated health system, ask whether they qualify for cap-exempt filing, which removes the lottery dependency entirely and allows year-round start dates.