Pharmacist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Massachusetts
Massachusetts is one of the most active states for pharmacist visa sponsorship, driven by a dense concentration of health systems, hospital networks, and specialty pharmacy operations. Major employers include Mass General Brigham, CVS Health, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Boston anchors most hiring, with additional opportunities in Worcester and Springfield.
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Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Pharmacist based in Framingham. The primary professional responsibility of a Pharmacist is to provide pharmaceutical care including the identification, assessment and resolution of medication related problems. Inherent in that responsibility is assisting in promoting safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy. The pharmacist plans, organizes, and directs efforts to assist in meeting the patient's pharmaceutical needs. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Director of Pharmacy and responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks.
As an employer of choice, we foster a workplace environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting the growth and development of every employee. We are an equal opportunity employer. You may be a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based setting.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate written prescriptions for correctness: dosing, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease state interactions, and possible allergy interactions.
- Check completed prescriptions for accuracy: correct patient, correct directions, correct medication, and ascertain that any necessary patient information, including medication guides, are included with the prescription.
- Counsel patients and medical providers on the use of medications.
- Provide drug information to clinicians, in a timely manner, when requested.
- Participate in implementing goals and objectives, and policy and procedures of the department and the Health Center.
- Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients.
- Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
- The ability to solve problems using analytical thinking.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Works a fluctuating work schedule including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university.
- Licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy by examination or reciprocity.
- Experience using computer applications including word processing, a spreadsheet software and pharmacy information system.
- 2-5 year professional work experience as a licensed Pharmacist.
- Bilingual a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on related experience.
- Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for all employees and most family types.
- Generous time off packages.
- Dental and Vision insurance.
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
Salary Range: $52.00-58.00/Hourly
Final Salary will be based on Experience, Licensure, etc.
Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center is one of the largest community health centers in Massachusetts serving Worcester, Framingham, Milford, and the surrounding communities. We are a thriving and growing organization, and our team is expanding across sites to support this growth.
We are currently hiring a Pharmacist based in Framingham. The primary professional responsibility of a Pharmacist is to provide pharmaceutical care including the identification, assessment and resolution of medication related problems. Inherent in that responsibility is assisting in promoting safe, efficacious, and cost-effective medication therapy. The pharmacist plans, organizes, and directs efforts to assist in meeting the patient's pharmaceutical needs. Organizational relationships include being directly responsible to the Director of Pharmacy and responsible for the supervision of pharmacy technicians and pharmacy clerks.
As an employer of choice, we foster a workplace environment built on teamwork, accountability, and respect, supporting the growth and development of every employee. We are an equal opportunity employer. You may be a good fit for our team if you’re passionate about helping people live healthier lives and enjoy working in a supportive, team-based setting.
Essential Functions:
- Evaluate written prescriptions for correctness: dosing, drug-drug interactions, drug-disease state interactions, and possible allergy interactions.
- Check completed prescriptions for accuracy: correct patient, correct directions, correct medication, and ascertain that any necessary patient information, including medication guides, are included with the prescription.
- Counsel patients and medical providers on the use of medications.
- Provide drug information to clinicians, in a timely manner, when requested.
- Participate in implementing goals and objectives, and policy and procedures of the department and the Health Center.
- Supports a work environment that is responsible and sensitive to the needs of a diverse staff and clients.
- Contributes and is an active part of a positive and professional team, supporting our Mission Statement.
- The ability to solve problems using analytical thinking.
- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- Works a fluctuating work schedule including days, evenings, weekend shifts, and holiday shifts.
Education and Experience:
- Graduate of an ACPE-accredited school of pharmacy at a college or university.
- Licensure by the State Board of Pharmacy by examination or reciprocity.
- Experience using computer applications including word processing, a spreadsheet software and pharmacy information system.
- 2-5 year professional work experience as a licensed Pharmacist.
- Bilingual a plus.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on related experience.
- Medical insurance starts on first day of employment.
- Health center pays 80% of medical insurance premiums.
- Includes coverage for all employees and most family types.
- Generous time off packages.
- Dental and Vision insurance.
- 403b Retirement Plan with employer match.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Employee Assistance Program.
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Which companies sponsor visas for pharmacists in Massachusetts?
Mass General Brigham, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, CVS Health, and Walgreens are among the most active sponsors for pharmacist roles in Massachusetts. Large academic medical centers tend to sponsor more consistently than independent pharmacies, as they have dedicated HR and immigration support infrastructure to manage H-1B visa petitions and prevailing wage compliance.
Which visa types are most common for pharmacist roles in Massachusetts?
The H-1B is the most common visa for pharmacists in Massachusetts, as the role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring at least a Doctor of Pharmacy degree. Some pharmacists also enter on TN visa status if they hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship. Foreign-trained pharmacists pursuing permanent residency often move through EB-2 or EB-3 employment-based green card pathways sponsored by their employer.
Which cities in Massachusetts have the most pharmacist sponsorship jobs?
Boston accounts for the largest share of pharmacist sponsorship activity in Massachusetts, given its concentration of academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, and specialty health systems. Worcester is a secondary hub, with UMass Memorial Health and other regional health networks actively hiring. Cambridge sees demand from biotech and clinical research employers that employ pharmacists in specialized or oncology-focused roles.
How to find pharmacist visa sponsorship jobs in Massachusetts?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international pharmacists seeking visa sponsorship roles in the U.S. You can filter directly for pharmacist positions in Massachusetts, surfacing employers with a documented history of sponsoring work visas. This saves significant time compared to manually screening postings that don't disclose sponsorship availability, which is common across general pharmacy job listings.
Are there state-specific considerations for pharmacists seeking sponsorship in Massachusetts?
Massachusetts requires pharmacists to hold a state license from the Board of Registration in Pharmacy before practicing, regardless of visa status. Foreign-trained pharmacists typically must pass NAPLEX and MPJE exams and may need credential evaluation through NABP's FPGEC program. Boston's high cost of living means prevailing wage determinations for the area tend to reflect a competitive market, which factors into the employer's H-1B Labor Condition Application.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pharmacist jobs in Massachusetts?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.