Retail CPT Jobs in Louisiana
Retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Louisiana are available across the state's major markets, from New Orleans and Baton Rouge to Shreveport. Large retailers including Walmart, Target, and regional grocery chains have hired CPT students in operations, merchandising, and supply chain roles. Louisiana's tourism-driven retail sector adds additional demand for international students in customer-facing and management positions.
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- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
Job Objectives
- Learn to provide the best patient experience through assisting the pharmacist and pharmacy team members in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions.
- Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
- Learns and champions pharmacy policy, procedures, and customer service best practices needed to perform as a future pharmacist.
Job Responsibilities/Tasks
Customer Experience
- Engages customers and patients by greeting them and offering assistance with products and services. Resolves customer issues and answers questions to ensure a positive customer experience.
- Models and shares customer service best practices with all team members to deliver a distinctive and delightful customer experience, including interpersonal habits (e.g., greeting, eye contact, courtesy, etc.) and Walgreens service traits (e.g., offering help proactively, identifying needs, servicing until satisfied, etc.).
- Develops strong relationships with customers.
Operations
- Learn from store and pharmacy team members, field leadership, team members and customers/patients.
- Under the supervision by the pharmacist, assist in the practice of pharmacy, in accordance with state, federal, and company policy. Reviews and complies with the Walgreen Co. Pharmacy Code of Conduct.
- Performs duties as assigned and supervised by the pharmacist in accordance with Walgreens standard operating procedures for entering, third party processing, filling, and dispensing prescriptions.
- Assists pharmacists and other healthcare providers in delivering patient care and services that are within the state scope of practice for pharmacy interns including patient counseling and other health services (i.e. blood pressure, medication therapy management).
- Immediately reports prescription errors to pharmacist on duty and adheres to Company policies and procedures in relation to pharmacy errors and the Quality Improvement Program.
- Strictly adheres to the Walgreen Co. policy regarding Good Faith Dispensing.
- Responsible and accountable for registering all related sales on assigned cash register, collects and handles cash as required. Takes customer to OTC aisle when possible to assist in locating products.
- Handles telephone calls that do not require personal attention of the pharmacist, including those to physicians.
- Assists and supports Pharmacy Department on inventory management activities, such as, ordering, unpacking, checking and storing shipment of pharmaceuticals. Maintains knowledge of Company asset protection techniques, and files claims for warehouse overages (merchandise received, but not billed), shortages (merchandise billed, but not received), order errors or damaged goods involving Rx drugs.
- Assists with exterior and interior maintenance by ensuring the Pharmacy Department is stocked with adequate supplies, clean, neat and orderly in condition and appearance.
- Complies with all company policies and procedures; maintains respectful relationships with coworkers.
- Complete special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training and Personal Development
- Complete required training.
- Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
The following information is applicable for San Francisco, CA applicants: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
Basic Qualifications
- Must be enrolled in a school of Pharmacy program.
- Must be fluent in reading, writing, and speaking English. (Except in Puerto Rico).
- Requires willingness to work flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
Preferred Qualifications
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Compensation
- Salary Range: $18.00 per hour - $31.00 per hour. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors.
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Search Retail Jobs in LouisianaRetail CPT Sponsorship Jobs in Louisiana: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in Louisiana?
Large national retailers with a significant presence in Louisiana, including Walmart, Target, Home Depot, and Costco, have histories of hiring F-1 CPT students in structured internship or co-op programs. Regional grocery chains and specialty retailers operating in the New Orleans and Baton Rouge metro areas also participate in CPT hiring. Sponsorship availability varies by location and academic term, so confirming CPT eligibility with each employer directly is important.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
New Orleans and Baton Rouge concentrate the largest share of retail CPT opportunities in Louisiana. New Orleans benefits from high retail density tied to its tourism and hospitality economy, particularly in areas like Canal Place and the French Quarter. Baton Rouge, home to Louisiana State University, sees strong employer interest in CPT students. Shreveport and Lafayette have smaller but active retail markets with CPT-eligible positions as well.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship in Louisiana?
Roles that qualify for CPT must be directly tied to your major field of study and authorized by your Designated School Official. In retail, this commonly includes positions in merchandise planning, retail operations management, supply chain and logistics, marketing, and business analytics. General cashier or stock associate roles rarely meet the academic relevance standard. Students in business, supply chain management, or marketing programs tend to find the strongest alignment with qualifying retail CPT positions.
How do I find retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in Louisiana?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international students and filters job listings by visa type, including F-1 CPT, and by state, so you can browse retail roles verified for CPT sponsorship in Louisiana without sorting through irrelevant postings. Beyond Migrate Mate, connecting with your university's career services office is valuable, as schools like LSU, Tulane, and Loyola New Orleans maintain employer relationships with local and national retailers actively seeking CPT candidates.
Are there any Louisiana-specific considerations for F-1 CPT retail jobs?
Louisiana's retail economy is heavily influenced by its tourism sector, particularly in New Orleans, which means retail hiring can follow seasonal patterns tied to Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and summer tourism peaks. CPT authorization must be secured before starting work, regardless of the employer's timeline, so coordinating your start date with your DSO well in advance is essential. Louisiana has no state income tax exemption specific to F-1 students, so standard federal and state withholding applies.