H-1B Visa Specialty Pharmacist Jobs
Specialty Pharmacist 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 in health systems, PBMs, and specialty infusion centers regularly sponsor H-1B petitions for this position, making it one of the more sponsorship-active clinical pharmacy roles in the market.
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4580 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $52.25 Maximum Offer $91.68
Summary
Presbyterian is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you’ll evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
- Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
- Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
- Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
- Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
- New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
- More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Location Address:
4580 Paradise Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87114-4105
Compensation Pay Range:
Minimum Offer $52.25 Maximum Offer $91.68
Summary
Presbyterian is looking for a Specialty Pharmacist to join our team! In this role, you’ll evaluate medication orders, prepare and dispense medications, and guide patients and healthcare providers on the safe, effective, and cost-effective use of specialty medications.
How you grow, learn and thrive matters here.
- Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities
- Staff Safety (a wearable badge that allows nurses to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern)
- Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and various lead roles (for eligible positions)
- Malpractice liability insurance
- Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department
- EPIC electronic charting system
Type of Opportunity: Full time
FTE: 1.00
Job Exempt: No
Work Shift: Weekday Schedule Monday-Friday (United States of America)
Responsibilities:
- Verify medication orders and review patient medication profiles for accuracy and appropriateness; assist in resolving drug therapy problems.
- Research, evaluate, and apply medication information to support patient care and communicate recommendations to the care team.
- Review and maintain departmental policies, procedures, quality assurance programs, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Package, label, and dispense medications according to established policies.
- Maintain appropriate inventory levels and proper storage of medications and supplies.
- Stay current through continuing education, professional literature, conferences, and training.
- Oversee technicians, interns, and students; assist in training pharmacists, technicians, students, and residents.
- Advise healthcare providers on optimal, cost-effective medication use and document clinical activities as appropriate.
- Provide clinical guidance for the Patient Management Program.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy required; Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) preferred.
- Current, unrestricted pharmacist license from the New Mexico Board of Pharmacy required.
- New Mexico Pharmacist Vaccination Prescribing Authority Certification required.
- More than one year of clinical residency experience or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Skills necessary to evaluate medication orders appropriately, acquired through experience or self-study.
We're all about well-being, starting with yours.
Presbyterian employees have access to a fun, engaging and unique wellness program, including free on-site and community-based gyms, nutrition coaching and classes, mindfulness and meditation resources, wellness challenges and more.
Learn more about our employee benefits.
About Presbyterian Healthcare Services
Presbyterian exists to improve the health of patients, members, and the communities we serve. We are locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system of nine hospitals, a statewide health plan and a growing multi-specialty medical group. Founded in New Mexico in 1908, we are the state's largest private employer with nearly 14,000 employees - including more than 1600 providers and nearly 4,700 nurses.
Our health plan serves more than 580,000 members statewide and offers Medicare Advantage, Medicaid (Centennial Care) and Commercial health plans.
AA/EOE/VET/DISABLED. PHS is a drug-free and tobacco-free employer with smoke free campuses.
Compensation Disclaimer
The compensation range for this role takes into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience and training, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.
We're Determined to Support New Mexico's Well-Being | Presbyterian Healthcare Services
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Specialty Pharmacist
Verify your Pharm.D. meets specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree directly relates to the duties of the specific specialty pharmacist role. Make sure your offer letter specifies clinical or therapeutic duties tied to your Pharm.D., not generalized dispensing tasks that a non-degree holder could perform.
Check prevailing wage tiers before accepting offers
Your employer must certify a wage meeting DOL's prevailing wage for your specialty and worksite location. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the wage level for your SOC code and metropolitan area before you negotiate, so you know whether the offer clears the LCA threshold.
Target health systems with dedicated immigration support
Large academic medical centers, integrated delivery networks, and specialty pharmacy chains maintain in-house immigration teams that handle LCA filings and I-129 petitions routinely. Search Migrate Mate to identify employers with verified H-1B LCA filing history for pharmacy roles specifically.
Secure state licensure before your petition is filed
USCIS expects specialty pharmacists to hold or be eligible for a license in the state where they will practice. If your license is pending, your employer should document the application timeline in the petition to demonstrate you will be licensed by your start date.
Confirm a separate LCA for each worksite location
If your role involves float coverage across multiple hospital campuses or infusion sites, your employer must file a certified LCA for each worksite address. A single LCA tied to the headquarters address does not satisfy DOL requirements for unlisted practice locations.
Plan your timeline around the cap and OPT end dates
H-1B status is granted for up to three years and extendable to a six-year maximum. Because H-1B numbers are subject to an annual cap and the selection rules have changed recently, work backward from your OPT expiration to ensure your employer files with enough lead time.
H-1B Visa Specialty Pharmacist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Specialty Pharmacist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. A Specialty Pharmacist role qualifies as an H-1B specialty occupation because it requires at minimum a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and state licensure. USCIS consistently recognizes Pharm.D.-level clinical pharmacy roles as meeting the degree requirement. The employer's job description should emphasize clinical, therapeutic, and patient-management duties tied directly to that degree to minimize any Request for Evidence risk.
Which types of employers most commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Specialty Pharmacists?
Academic medical centers, integrated health systems, specialty infusion companies, pharmacy benefit managers, and oncology or transplant programs are the most active sponsors for specialty pharmacy roles. These organizations have established immigration infrastructure and recurring hiring volume. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for pharmacy positions directly on Migrate Mate.
Does my state pharmacist license affect the H-1B petition timeline?
Yes, state licensure is part of the specialty occupation analysis. If you are not yet licensed in the state where you will practice, your employer must demonstrate to USCIS that you meet licensure requirements and have applied. Many employers file the petition with documentation showing a pending license application and a projected approval date before the employment start date.
What happens to my H-1B status if I move to a different hospital campus or infusion site?
Each new worksite requires a separately certified LCA posted at that location before you begin working there. Your employer must file an amended I-129 with USCIS if the new worksite represents a material change in the terms of your employment. Failing to cover each site with its own LCA puts both you and your employer out of compliance with DOL requirements.
Can a Specialty Pharmacist use H-1B status to pursue a green card later?
Yes. H-1B status permits dual intent, meaning you can pursue permanent residence while maintaining valid nonimmigrant status. Specialty pharmacists typically pursue green cards through employment-based categories, often requiring a PERM labor certification filed by the employer. H-1B status can be extended beyond the standard six-year maximum once certain green card milestones are reached, per USCIS rules.