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Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist roles are common OPT employers in outpatient clinics, health systems, and integrated care settings. Your PharmD satisfies the specialty occupation requirement, and most positions qualify for STEM OPT extension, giving you up to three years of authorized work after graduation.
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NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse - Patchogue.
In this role, the successful candidate The Ambulatory Care Nurse will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. In this role, the Ambulatory Care Nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, collect patient healthcare data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments, and collaborate with licensed providers to develop patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes. The Ambulatory Care Nurse provides comprehensive care in support of all patients manifested requirements through: administration of treatments and medication, acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Collects patient health history
- Records information in electronic health record
- Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed
- Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provides comprehensive wound care, and performs phone and in-person patient triage for clinical concerns
- Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia
- Assesses and interprets patient information, making treatment decisions as appropriate
- Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patients
- Directs, supervises, and delegates to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
- Performs other duties as needed
- Supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures
- Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
- Supports key quality initiatives (e.g. MIPS, Care gap management) to impact clinical outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities
- Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
- Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH, Departments of Nursing, and FGP
- Participates in coordination of on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
- Serves as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers
- Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice
- Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients' rights to confidentiality (NYSED, 2009)
- Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
- Delegates and oversees specific nursing interventions to implement patient care plans to members of the health care team as deemed appropriate by job description and license/certification
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. If hired after 9/1/25: Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required; Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved contingent upon approval from Nursing Leadership, with a minimum of two years nursing experience in applicable area and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within 2 years of hire. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACLS certification
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $117,977.99 - $117,978.00 Annually
Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
INTRODUCTION
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is a 591-bed university-affiliated medical center, which offers sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic care in virtually every specialty and subspecialty of medicine and surgery. We are a major regional healthcare resource with a deep commitment to medical education and research, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. At NYU Langone Health, equity and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace inclusion and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Ambulatory Care Nurse - Patchogue.
In this role, the successful candidate The Ambulatory Care Nurse will support the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures. In this role, the Ambulatory Care Nurse will participate in site and organizational quality and performance improvement activities, collect patient healthcare data systematically using appropriate assessment techniques and instruments, and collaborate with licensed providers to develop patient centered plans of care that prescribe interventions to attain expected outcomes. The Ambulatory Care Nurse provides comprehensive care in support of all patients manifested requirements through: administration of treatments and medication, acting as a sentinel for untoward events or symptoms, disease prevention guidance, rehabilitation care, public health care, and supportive care for symptom relief including health teaching and health counseling.
Job Responsibilities:
- Performs physical examinations and diagnostic tests
- Collects patient health history
- Records information in electronic health record
- Provides information, counsel, and education to patients and families regarding test results and treatment plans as directed
- Administers medications (including vaccination, IV therapy, oxygen administration), provides comprehensive wound care, and performs phone and in-person patient triage for clinical concerns
- Assesses and monitors patient responses to various treatments, procedures, and anesthesia
- Assesses and interprets patient information, making treatment decisions as appropriate
- Consults with clinical supervisors and licensed providers to determine best treatment plans for patients
- Directs, supervises, and delegates to licensed practical nurses, medical assistants and technicians as needed to support patient flow and efficiency
- Performs other duties as needed
- Supports the coordination, integration, communication, implementation and performance evaluation of nursing practice and clinical policies and procedures
- Ensures clinical compliance with Patient Safety initiatives and reporting
- Supports key quality initiatives (e.g. MIPS, Care gap management) to impact clinical outcome measures
- Demonstrates knowledge of the NYULH Service Standards and incorporates into the performance of responsibilities
- Participates in designated activities related to NYULH clinical standards and regulations of relevant outside agencies
- Supports the missions, philosophy, standards, goals and objectives of NYULH, Departments of Nursing, and FGP
- Participates in coordination of on-site activities to provide patient care in a healing, humane and caring environment
- Collaborates with members of the interdisciplinary team and promotes collegial relationships
- Serves as a support and resource for nursing, other clinical staff and providers
- Participates in clinical inquiry and activities to foster evidence-based practice
- Embraces fundamental values and obligations beyond that of a private citizen including ethical obligations and a recognition of patients' rights to confidentiality (NYSED, 2009)
- Provides emergency care in accordance with organizational policy
- Functions as a respectful member of the health care team
- Delegates and oversees specific nursing interventions to implement patient care plans to members of the health care team as deemed appropriate by job description and license/certification
Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Current Registered Professional Nurse in New York. If hired after 9/1/25: Bachelors degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required; Associate Degree in Nursing may be approved contingent upon approval from Nursing Leadership, with a minimum of two years nursing experience in applicable area and enrollment in a baccalaureate nursing program to be completed within 2 years of hire. Basic Life Support Certification through the American Heart Association.
Required Licenses: Registered Nurse License-NYS, Basic Life Support Cert
Preferred Qualifications:
- ACLS certification
- Membership in pertinent professional organizations
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $117,977.99 - $117,978.00 Annually
Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.
At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.
NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration. We require applications to be completed online.
View Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Confirm your STEM OPT eligibility early
PharmD programs typically qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Verify your CIP code with your DSO before applying, so you can accurately tell employers you have up to three years of OPT authorization available.
Target health systems over independent pharmacies
Large health systems like Kaiser, Geisinger, and academic medical centers have HR infrastructure for OPT compliance and are more familiar with I-983 training plans than smaller outpatient or independent pharmacy settings.
Emphasize your clinical training hours upfront
Ambulatory care rotations from your PharmD directly demonstrate you meet the specialty occupation requirement. Quantify your hours in chronic disease management, MTM, or anticoagulation clinics on your resume and in your cover letter.
Ask about I-983 training plan support before accepting offers
STEM OPT requires a formal training plan between you and your employer. Confirm the hiring manager understands this requirement and that HR can execute the I-983 before you accept any position to avoid authorization gaps.
Get your BPS certification or state licensure in order
Board certification in ambulatory care pharmacy strengthens the specialty occupation case for your OPT. Prioritize passing NAPLEX and obtaining your state pharmacist license before your program end date so employers face no delay.
Address H-1B sponsorship directly during later interview rounds
Ambulatory pharmacist roles frequently lead to H-1B visa sponsorship at larger employers. Raise the topic professionally after you have an offer, framing it as long-term planning rather than an immediate ask to avoid early rejection.
Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes. Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist positions require a PharmD as the standard minimum credential, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation definition. The role involves patient-specific medication management, therapeutic monitoring, and clinical decision-making that a general degree cannot substitute for, making it a strong fit for OPT work authorization without additional justification.
Can I extend my OPT as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist, and does my degree qualify for STEM extension?
PharmD programs are classified under CIP code 51.2001 (Pharmacy), which is included on the STEM OPT designated degree program list. That means you're eligible for the 24-month STEM extension beyond your initial 12-month OPT, giving you up to 36 months total. Confirm your specific CIP code with your DSO before applying, as coding varies slightly between institutions.
Where can I find Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters job listings by visa sponsorship and OPT compatibility. Searching Migrate Mate for ambulatory pharmacist roles saves time compared to sorting through general postings where sponsorship status is unclear. Health systems and integrated care networks are the most common employers listed.
What is the I-983 training plan, and how does it affect my ambulatory pharmacy job?
The I-983 is a formal training plan required for STEM OPT that your employer must complete alongside you. It documents how the role relates to your PharmD, what skills you'll develop, and sets evaluation checkpoints every six months. Before accepting an ambulatory pharmacist offer, confirm that HR is familiar with the I-983 process and can execute it before your OPT extension begins.
Do ambulatory pharmacy employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas after OPT ends?
Sponsorship rates vary by employer type. Large integrated health systems, academic medical centers, and multi-site outpatient networks are the most likely sponsors because they have established immigration counsel and recurring hiring needs. Smaller independent outpatient clinics rarely sponsor. Research a prospective employer's H-1B filing history through public disclosure data to assess sponsorship likelihood before investing heavily in the application process.