J-1 Visa Pharmacy Intern Jobs
Pharmacy Intern positions in the United States are available to current pharmacy students and recent graduates through the J-1 visa Intern program category, which requires sponsorship from a U.S. Department of State-designated organization. Your host pharmacy or hospital arranges the placement, while the designated sponsor issues your DS-2019 and oversees program compliance.
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Assists pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations in a supportive role, under the pharmacist’s direct supervision. Providing coverage in multiple areas: infusion, retail, and investigational drug services at all locations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and compounds complex sterile parenteral products including cytotoxic and hazardous medications using proper aseptic technique, assuring continuous quality control during medication preparation. Performs required calculations, verification of doses, accurate preparation, dispense-prep, labelling and dispensing of medications. Includes timely delivery of finished products to nursing staff and patients.
- Processing retail prescriptions including but not limited to: typing, filling, submitting overrides for insurance claims, calling insurance companies, communicating with provider teams, operating a cash register, collecting patient copays, providing excellent customer service, coordinating prescription deliveries for patients, and filing paperwork.
- Assisting with Inventory management tasks including but not limited to rotating stock, unpacking orders, restocking, checking for expired or recalled medications, filling automated dispensing machines, completing inventory reports.
- Assists pharmacists with any requested pharmacy duties, answer telephone, responds to nursing, provider team staff, or patients. Ensures pharmacy is kept neat, clean, and orderly.
- Maintains compliance with quality assurance monitoring programs including but not limited to temperature monitoring of pharmacy room temperature, refrigerators and freezers.
- Participates in pharmacy continuing educational programs, seminars, and all required training and certifications to maintain job status and/or pharmacy licensure as required by law.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Equipment
- Office equipment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled full time and in good academic standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy (enrolled in Pre-Professional curriculum).
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of experience in pharmacy operations or completion of one year of pharmacy school.
- Must be able to understand and follow complex written or verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Pharmacy Intern - Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Work Experience:
Pharmacy Operations (1 Year), Pharmacy School (1 Year)
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Following Instructions, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmacy, Typing, Written Communication
Grade
C07-H
Salary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Position Summary
Assists pharmacists with daily pharmacy operations in a supportive role, under the pharmacist’s direct supervision. Providing coverage in multiple areas: infusion, retail, and investigational drug services at all locations.
Job Description
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepares and compounds complex sterile parenteral products including cytotoxic and hazardous medications using proper aseptic technique, assuring continuous quality control during medication preparation. Performs required calculations, verification of doses, accurate preparation, dispense-prep, labelling and dispensing of medications. Includes timely delivery of finished products to nursing staff and patients.
- Processing retail prescriptions including but not limited to: typing, filling, submitting overrides for insurance claims, calling insurance companies, communicating with provider teams, operating a cash register, collecting patient copays, providing excellent customer service, coordinating prescription deliveries for patients, and filing paperwork.
- Assisting with Inventory management tasks including but not limited to rotating stock, unpacking orders, restocking, checking for expired or recalled medications, filling automated dispensing machines, completing inventory reports.
- Assists pharmacists with any requested pharmacy duties, answer telephone, responds to nursing, provider team staff, or patients. Ensures pharmacy is kept neat, clean, and orderly.
- Maintains compliance with quality assurance monitoring programs including but not limited to temperature monitoring of pharmacy room temperature, refrigerators and freezers.
- Participates in pharmacy continuing educational programs, seminars, and all required training and certifications to maintain job status and/or pharmacy licensure as required by law.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment
Physical Effort
- Typically sitting at desk or table
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement
Equipment
- Office equipment
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Certified Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy Technician Certification Board
Work Experience:
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Required Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled full time and in good academic standing in an accredited School of Pharmacy (enrolled in Pre-Professional curriculum).
- Basic Life Support certification (Online BLS certifications, those without a skills assessment component, are not sufficient to meet the BLS requirements).
Preferred Qualifications:
- One or more years of experience in pharmacy operations or completion of one year of pharmacy school.
- Must be able to understand and follow complex written or verbal instructions.
Preferred Qualifications
Education:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications/Professional Licenses:
Pharmacy Intern - Missouri Board of Pharmacy
Work Experience:
Pharmacy Operations (1 Year), Pharmacy School (1 Year)
Skills:
Computer Literacy, Following Instructions, Oral Communications, Pharmaceutical Calculations, Pharmacy, Typing, Written Communication
Grade
C07-H
Salary Range
$19.21 - $28.85 / Hourly
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to review our benefit eligibility criteria along with any applicable benefits.
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Intern
Confirm your pharmacy school enrollment status
The J-1 Intern category requires you to be currently enrolled in a degree-granting pharmacy program outside the U.S. Gather official enrollment verification and transcripts before approaching any host employer, since designated sponsors verify this before issuing your DS-2019.
Target hospitals with established extern programs
Large health systems and academic medical centers run structured pharmacy extern rotations that already work with designated J-1 sponsors. Search Migrate Mate to find U.S. employers listing Pharmacy Intern roles with J-1 sponsorship compatibility flagged directly on the posting.
Map your rotation to an approved training plan
Designated sponsors like CIEE or Cultural Vistas require a detailed Training Plan before issuing your DS-2019. Work with your host pharmacy to document specific competencies, rotation schedules, and supervisory structures tied to clinical pharmacy practice before submitting your application.
Check state board intern hour requirements before committing
Many U.S. state boards of pharmacy impose hour minimums for intern licensure, and J-1 program duration limits can affect whether you accumulate enough hours. Review the host state's board requirements against your approved program length to avoid a gap between visa expiry and hour completion.
Verify your host employer's OFLC Wage Search compliance
Even though J-1 Interns aren't covered by Labor Condition Application requirements, your host must still pay a fair and reasonable wage. Cross-reference the DOL's OFLC Wage Search for pharmacy intern wage levels in the host city so you can evaluate offers against regional benchmarks.
Understand the two-year home residency rule early
J-1 Interns sponsored through government-funded programs or coming from countries on the Exchange Visitor Skills List may face a two-year home residency requirement before switching to H-1B visa or a green card pathway. Confirm your status with USCIS and your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Pharmacy Intern J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Pharmacy Intern positions?
Pharmacy Intern roles typically fall under the J-1 Intern category, which is designed for students currently enrolled in a degree-granting program outside the United States. If you've already completed your pharmacy degree and are early in your career, the J-1 Trainee category may apply instead. Your designated sponsor determines the correct category based on your enrollment and graduation status at the time of application.
Who actually sponsors my J-1 visa for a pharmacy internship?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, not your host pharmacy or hospital. Organizations like CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT issue the DS-2019 form, oversee your training plan, and monitor program compliance. Your host employer arranges the day-to-day placement and supervision but does not hold the legal sponsorship role under the Exchange Visitor Program.
How do I find pharmacy host employers open to J-1 interns?
Use Migrate Mate to search for Pharmacy Intern roles at U.S. employers that are already familiar with J-1 program requirements. Many host sites, including large health systems and compounding pharmacies, have established relationships with designated sponsors but don't always advertise J-1 compatibility prominently. Filtering specifically for sponsorship-aware employers saves significant time during the search.
Can a J-1 pharmacy intern work in a retail pharmacy setting?
Yes, retail pharmacy chains can serve as J-1 host employers, but your designated sponsor must approve the training site and verify that the placement meets program objectives. The training plan must demonstrate structured learning beyond routine dispensing tasks. Academic medical centers and hospital pharmacies tend to have more established J-1 hosting infrastructure, which can make sponsor approval smoother.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect pharmacy interns?
It can. J-1 Interns are subject to the two-year home residency requirement if their program is financed by their home government, the U.S. government, or if their home country appears on the Exchange Visitor Skills List for pharmacy-related fields. If the requirement applies, you'd need to return home for two years or obtain a waiver before changing to H-1B or immigrant status. Confirm your situation with USCIS and your designated sponsor before accepting an offer.