J-1 Visa Pharmacy Manager Jobs
Pharmacy Manager roles in the United States are available to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, most commonly under the Trainee or Specialist program category. Designated sponsors issue the DS-2019 form and oversee your training plan, while the pharmacy or health system serves as your host employer.
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Get Access To All JobsAt Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
PRN | Hours will vary from 7:00am to 6:59pm | Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Pharmacy Intern, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery; and any tasks appointed by a pharmacist. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Attending a School of Pharmacy accredited by or pending accreditation by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
License:
Must have current license/permit as Student-Controlled Substance Registration by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Certifications:
N/A
Experience:
Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
Reports to:
Pharmacy Director and Pharmacy Manager
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
At Singing River Health System, caring isn’t just part of the job — it’s in our DNA. Whether we’re saving lives, supporting behind the scenes, or showing up for our community, we bring the energy, heart, and hustle every single day.
With pride, passion, and commitment, we will improve health and save lives in our community every day.
Shift:
PRN | Hours will vary from 7:00am to 6:59pm | Days, Evening, Nights, Weekends
Location:
Singing River Gulfport Hospital, Singing River Ocean Springs Hospital, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital
Job Description Summary
Job Description
Position Overview:
The Pharmacy Intern, under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist, ensures patients receive the correct medication; packages and labels medication doses; fills routine orders for stock supplies to patient care areas; assists in all aspects of IV admixture preparation and delivery; and any tasks appointed by a pharmacist. He/She complies with the standards, ethics, laws and regulations governing the practice of pharmacy, including the MS Board of Pharmacy and accrediting agency.
DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this intends to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks performed as assigned.
Education:
Attending a School of Pharmacy accredited by or pending accreditation by the American Council of Pharmaceutical Education.
License:
Must have current license/permit as Student-Controlled Substance Registration by the Mississippi State Board of Pharmacy.
Certifications:
N/A
Experience:
Pharmacy Technician experience preferred.
Reports to:
Pharmacy Director and Pharmacy Manager
Supervises:
None
Physical Demands:
Work is moderately active: involves sitting with frequent requirements to move about the office, move about the facility, and to travel to another facility within the SRHS service area. Work involves exerting a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Work involves using many physical motions in performing daily work activities; subject to exposure of body fluids, sputum and tissues, which may carry the hazard of infectious disease. Work involves using repetitive motions: substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and or fingers while operating standard office equipment such as computer keyboard.
Work involves being able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction; the ability to make fine discriminations in sound. Work requires close visual acuity and the ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus, i.e. shift gaze from viewing a computer monitor to forms/printed material that are closer to compare data at close vision.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue. Must be able to work schedules assigned with the understanding that changes may be instituted according to the needs of the hospital for off days, shifts or weekends.
Mental Demands:
Must demonstrate keen mental faculties/assessment and decision making abilities. Must demonstrate superior communication/speaking/enunciation skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must possess emotional stability conducive to dealing with high stress levels. Must demonstrate ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task in complex situations is required. Must have the ability to maintain collaborative and respectable working relationships throughout SRHS and other organizations.
Special Demands:
Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e., telephone, fax, etc.), MS Outlook and Word.
Must be able to demonstrate appropriate clinical judgment and apply appropriate professional skills to a patient population of all ages.
If you’re looking for purpose, teamwork, and a place where what you do truly matters, you’ve found it. Let’s do big things together. Apply now and join our team.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship as a Pharmacy Manager
Align your credentials with U.S. pharmacy standards
Your foreign pharmacy degree must demonstrate equivalency to a U.S. Doctor of Pharmacy. Gather official transcripts, credential evaluations, and licensure documentation before approaching any host employer or designated sponsor about a J-1 visa training placement.
Identify whether Trainee or Specialist fits your profile
If you earned your pharmacy degree within the past 18 months, the J-1 Trainee category applies. Professionals with substantial post-graduation experience in pharmacy management typically qualify under the Specialist category, which has a longer training duration ceiling.
Target host employers with existing J-1 training infrastructure
Use Migrate Mate to filter Pharmacy Manager roles by employers who have hosted J-1 exchange visitors before. Health systems and hospital networks with established training departments are far more likely to coordinate with a designated sponsor than independent retail pharmacies.
Confirm the host employer will sign a detailed training plan
The J-1 Trainee program requires a formal Training Plan outlining your pharmacy management objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. Raise this requirement during the offer stage so the employer understands their administrative commitment before you engage a designated sponsor.
Check whether your home country triggers the two-year residency requirement
Some pharmacy professionals on J-1 visas are subject to a two-year home-country physical presence requirement before switching to H-1B visa or permanent residence. Review the State Department's Exchange Visitor Skills List and your DS-2019 funding source with your designated sponsor before accepting any offer.
Prepare documentation of pharmacy management scope early
Designated sponsors and host employers will ask for evidence that your planned role involves genuine managerial responsibilities, not just dispensing duties. Collect job descriptions, organizational charts, and letters from past supervisors that confirm your oversight of staff, operations, or clinical programs.
Pharmacy Manager J-1 Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Which J-1 program category covers Pharmacy Manager positions?
Most Pharmacy Manager placements fall under the J-1 Trainee or Specialist category. Trainee applies if you completed your pharmacy degree or equivalent training within the past 18 months. Specialist applies to experienced pharmacy professionals with a degree and substantial post-graduation work history in pharmacy management, operations, or clinical oversight.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for a Pharmacy Manager role?
A U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or AIPT, issues your DS-2019 and holds legal responsibility for your J-1 program. The pharmacy or health system where you work is the host employer, not the visa sponsor. These are two distinct entities with different obligations.
How can I find U.S. employers open to hosting a J-1 Pharmacy Manager?
Migrate Mate lets you search Pharmacy Manager roles filtered by employers with J-1 sponsorship history. Hospital networks, academic medical centers, and large integrated health systems are the most common host employers for J-1 pharmacy professionals because they already have compliance infrastructure to support a formal training plan and designated sponsor relationship.
Does the two-year home residency requirement affect Pharmacy Managers on J-1 visas?
It can. If your J-1 program is funded by your home government or a U.S. government agency, or if your home country lists pharmacy as a skills-shortage occupation, the two-year physical presence requirement applies. This affects your ability to change status to H-1B or apply for permanent residence without first returning home or obtaining a waiver.
What does a J-1 Training Plan need to include for a pharmacy management placement?
The Training Plan must detail specific learning objectives tied to pharmacy management, not general dispensing tasks. It should describe your supervision structure, the measurable skills you will develop, evaluation timelines, and how the role advances your professional development. The designated sponsor reviews and must approve this plan before issuing your DS-2019.