H-1B Visa Pharmacy Intern Jobs
Pharmacy Intern roles at H-1B visa-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 visa petitions.
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Are you ready to be at the forefront of patient care and make an impact in your community? Join our dynamic pharmacy team as a Pre-Grad Intern and gain hands-on experience in an energetic environment. You will learn and improve customer health and wellness, advocating for patient wellbeing in a community pharmacy setting.
About Walmart Pharmacy
Our pharmacy team operates with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy products and services. As a Pre-Grad Intern, you will be paid to help support our team's goals and contributing to the success of the company.
What you'll do:
- Ensure confidentiality of information, documentation, and assigned records according to Company policies, and local, State, and Federal guidelines.
- Help with processing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) orders and purchases.
- Deliver patient care by recognizing the patient, assessing their needs, and helping navigate clinical therapies.
- Receive and stock merchandise/supplies from distribution centers and suppliers.
What you'll bring:
- Proficiency in pharmaceutical care and implementing best practices.
- Excellent ability to foster relationships with customers and pharmacy team.
- Capability to cater to individual patient needs.
- Enthusiasm for participating in community activities, outreach, and events.
- Commitment to following HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
- Manage inventory and maintain the pharmacy area.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Your Career Journey at Walmart
At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”. All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site. There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see the Walmart website. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.50 - $34.50
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy school
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification - Certification
Primary Location
24635 DULLES LANDING DR, DULLES, VA 20166-2614, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
Position Summary
Are you ready to be at the forefront of patient care and make an impact in your community? Join our dynamic pharmacy team as a Pre-Grad Intern and gain hands-on experience in an energetic environment. You will learn and improve customer health and wellness, advocating for patient wellbeing in a community pharmacy setting.
About Walmart Pharmacy
Our pharmacy team operates with a focus on providing exceptional customer service and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy products and services. As a Pre-Grad Intern, you will be paid to help support our team's goals and contributing to the success of the company.
What you'll do:
- Ensure confidentiality of information, documentation, and assigned records according to Company policies, and local, State, and Federal guidelines.
- Help with processing prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) orders and purchases.
- Deliver patient care by recognizing the patient, assessing their needs, and helping navigate clinical therapies.
- Receive and stock merchandise/supplies from distribution centers and suppliers.
What you'll bring:
- Proficiency in pharmaceutical care and implementing best practices.
- Excellent ability to foster relationships with customers and pharmacy team.
- Capability to cater to individual patient needs.
- Enthusiasm for participating in community activities, outreach, and events.
- Commitment to following HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
- Manage inventory and maintain the pharmacy area.
The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed in the role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. The full Job Description can be made available as part of the hiring process.
Your Career Journey at Walmart
At Walmart, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us as recruiters: We’ll reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in "@walmart.com.” or “@samsclub.com”. All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site. There is no cost or payment required to apply or be considered for a position. If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity. Thank you for exploring opportunities at Walmart!
At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see the Walmart website. Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms.
For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart.
The hourly wage range for this position is $21.50 - $34.50
The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses. Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:
- Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)
Minimum Qualifications
Enrolled in an accredited Pharmacy school
Preferred Qualifications
Pharmacy-Based Immunization Delivery Certification - Certification
Primary Location
24635 DULLES LANDING DR, DULLES, VA 20166-2614, United States of America
Walmart and its subsidiaries are committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and has a no tolerance policy regarding the use of illegal drugs and alcohol on the job. This policy applies to all employees and aims to create a safe and productive work environment.
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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.
H-1B Visa Pharmacy Intern: 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.