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Pharmacy Intern roles at H-1B-sponsoring employers typically fall under SOC code 29-2052, which USCIS recognizes as a specialty occupation requiring at least a bachelor's degree in pharmacy. Most positions sit inside hospital systems, retail pharmacy chains, and health-system PGY programs that routinely file LCAs and sponsor H-1B petitions.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Pharmacy: Outpatient
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Rotating weekends evening hours available
Pay Range
$25.00 - $26.00
Major Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as:
- filling medication orders
- delivering medications
- compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
- interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.
Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
- Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
- Permit: AL
- Certification: SC
- Tech registration: WI
Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.
Experience Required:
No specific experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills
- Works well with management and pharmacy staff
- Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
- Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education:
No additional education necessary
Preferred Certificate/License:
No additional certification or license necessary
Preferred Experience:
No additional experience necessary
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
Department: Pharmacy: Outpatient
Status: Part time
Benefits Eligible: No
Hours Per Week: 0
Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Rotating weekends evening hours available
Pay Range
$25.00 - $26.00
Major Responsibilities:
Under general supervision of a pharmacist, performs duties of a pharmacy technician such as:
- filling medication orders
- delivering medications
- compounding sterile and non-sterile preparations
- interviewing patients to obtain medication histories, etc.
Provides pharmacy services to the patient care areas and customers by performing clerical duties in the pharmacy to ensure efficient operations and performs duties related to medication ordering, receipt, stocking, and inventory control.
Receives and interprets prescriptions for outpatients and enters them into the pharmacy computer system.
Adheres to the general hospital standards to promote a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building.
Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Intern registration: NC, SC, GA
- Licensure: GA (intern), IL (tech)
- Permit: AL
- Certification: SC
- Tech registration: WI
Education Required:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent and current enrollment in an accredited College of Pharmacy in the 1st year of the program required.
Experience Required:
No specific experience required.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Proficient computer skills
- Works well with management and pharmacy staff
- Solid communication, analytical, and organizational skills
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, bend, kneel, climb, twist, crawl and reach above shoulders
- Requires considerable walking, standing, pushing mobile cart of approximately 50 pounds and lifting 35 pounds of material
- Must have functional vision, touch and hearing
- Must be able to speak and be understood by others to communicate effectively
- May be exposed to chemical and hazardous waste as well as blood and body fluids and communicable disease for which appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is utilized to minimize exposure
- Frequent fine motor motion of hands and wrists to perform manipulative skills such as writing, typing, data entry into the computer, and preparation of medications, including use of syringes
- Takes necessary precautions to avoid inadvertent needle sticks, minor cuts or bruises. Exposed to various conditions throughout the workday such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs and changes in temperature and humidity.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job
- Flexibility to travel between pharmacy locations
This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of physical requirements and working conditions.
Preferred Job Requirements
Preferred Education:
No additional education necessary
Preferred Certificate/License:
No additional certification or license necessary
Preferred Experience:
No additional experience necessary
Preferred Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
No additional knowledge, skills, or abilities necessary
DISCLAIMER
All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.
Our Commitment to You:
Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:
Compensation
- Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
- Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
- Incentive pay for select positions
- Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Health
Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Intern
Verify your pharmacy degree meets USCIS standards
USCIS requires a direct-match degree for specialty occupation status. A Pharm.D. satisfies this cleanly, but a foreign pharmacy credential needs a credential evaluation confirming U.S. equivalency before your employer files the LCA.
Target hospital systems with existing LCA history
Health-system pharmacies and academic medical centers file LCAs far more regularly than independent retail outlets. Search Migrate Mate to filter pharmacy intern roles by employers with verified H-1B filing history, so you're not guessing about sponsorship intent.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search to confirm the wage level before signing, since a below-threshold offer can delay LCA certification.
Confirm your pharmacy intern license transfers across states
H-1B specialty occupation status for pharmacy interns depends partly on active licensure. Interstate license reciprocity isn't automatic, so verify your state board requirements early. Gaps in licensure between states can stall your employer's LCA filing.
Ask the employer about cap-exempt filing options
If your internship is hosted at a teaching hospital or university-affiliated medical center, that entity may qualify as a cap-exempt employer under INA rules, letting you file outside the annual H-1B lottery window entirely.
Use your OPT period to document specialty occupation work
USCIS scrutinizes intern roles more closely than fully licensed positions. Keep detailed records of clinical duties that require Pharm.D.-level knowledge during OPT. This documentation strengthens the specialty occupation argument when your employer files Form I-129.
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Find Pharmacy Intern JobsPharmacy Intern H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a pharmacy intern role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, provided the role requires at minimum a bachelor's degree in pharmacy or a directly related field as a standard entry requirement. Most structured intern positions inside hospital systems or retail pharmacy chains document this requirement explicitly in the job description, which is what USCIS reviews when assessing specialty occupation status for the I-129 petition.
Can an employer sponsor an H-1B for an intern rather than a full-time pharmacist?
Yes, but the employer must demonstrate the intern position itself requires a specialty occupation degree, not that a future full-time role might. Paid internship programs at health systems regularly sponsor H-1Bs for intern-level roles. Part-time or unpaid arrangements are harder to support because DOL prevailing-wage requirements still apply to the certified wage level.
How do I find pharmacy intern employers who actually sponsor H-1B visas?
Browse pharmacy intern listings on Migrate Mate, which filters employers based on verified H-1B LCA filing history. Focusing on health systems, PGY residency programs, and large retail pharmacy operators gives you the best starting pool, as these employer types have established HR processes for international sponsorship and file LCAs routinely.
What happens to my H-1B status if my pharmacy intern contract ends before I finish training?
You get a 60-day grace period after your authorized employment ends to find a new sponsor, change status, or depart. If you're mid-training and the contract ends early, a new employer can file an H-1B transfer using an I-129 petition, which extends your authorization while USCIS adjudicates the new petition under portability rules.
Does a foreign pharmacy degree affect my H-1B specialty occupation eligibility?
It can, if USCIS determines your foreign credential doesn't equate to a U.S. Pharm.D. or B.S. in pharmacy. A credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization that confirms degree equivalency is typically required as part of the I-129 filing. Without it, the employer risks receiving a Request for Evidence focused on educational qualification.
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