Healthcare E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Rhode Island
Rhode Island's healthcare sector, anchored by major systems like Lifespan Health System and Care New England, sponsors E-3 visas for Australian professionals in specialty occupations across Providence, Pawtucket, and Warwick. Registered nurses, physical therapists, and clinical specialists are among the roles most commonly supported, with hospital networks and outpatient facilities actively filing Labor Condition Applications.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Adjudication and Affordability is responsible for improving how prescriptions are priced, processed, and filled across the CVS Health ecosystem. This role focuses on identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities, improving prescription workflows, and helping patients understand their most affordable options.
This leader partners closely with Pharmacy Operations, Growth, Trade, Contracts, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Digital teams to ensure affordability programs, third-party plan setup, and coordination of benefits are implemented correctly, compliantly, and with the patient experience front and center.
This role reports to the Director of Adjudication Innovation and leads a team of adjudication and analytics experts.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Affordability and Access
- Lead affordability strategies that reduce out-of-pocket costs and prescription abandonment
- Evaluate new and evolving cost-saving opportunities across the pharmacy ecosystem
- Guide patients toward the most appropriate and affordable medication options
Prescription Workflow and Operations
- Design scalable and efficient prescription workflows with internal teams and external partners
- Use claims and performance data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Strengthen CVS Health’s value as a transparent and lower-cost pharmacy
Compliance and Governance
- Serve as a subject matter expert for adjudication logic, coordination of benefits sequencing, and industry standards
- Ensure pricing, billing, and affordability pathways meet regulatory and contractual requirements
- Maintain governance standards that balance affordability, compliance, and operational performance
Patient Communication
- Lead digital patient communication strategies across app, web, point of sale, and messaging
- Reduce confusion and friction throughout the prescription experience
Leadership and Talent Development
- Build and lead a high-performing team with strong expertise in adjudication and affordability
- Promote accountability, analytical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration
Required Qualifications
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in adjudication, pharmacy operations, PBM operations, or healthcare technology
- Proven ability to lead complex programs and influence partners without direct authority
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
- Experience working effectively across multiple business functions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of retail pharmacy operations and financial models
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading affordability initiatives such as discount programs, coupons, pricing transparency, or coordination of benefits
- Experience leading large teams or managing significant business operations
- Ability to lead in fast-changing, high-pressure environments
- Experience with user acceptance testing and end-to-end testing
- Strong background with pharmacy adjudication industry standards
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent pharmacy or operational experience
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/24/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager, Adjudication and Affordability is responsible for improving how prescriptions are priced, processed, and filled across the CVS Health ecosystem. This role focuses on identifying and executing cost-saving opportunities, improving prescription workflows, and helping patients understand their most affordable options.
This leader partners closely with Pharmacy Operations, Growth, Trade, Contracts, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Digital teams to ensure affordability programs, third-party plan setup, and coordination of benefits are implemented correctly, compliantly, and with the patient experience front and center.
This role reports to the Director of Adjudication Innovation and leads a team of adjudication and analytics experts.
Key Responsibilities
Patient Affordability and Access
- Lead affordability strategies that reduce out-of-pocket costs and prescription abandonment
- Evaluate new and evolving cost-saving opportunities across the pharmacy ecosystem
- Guide patients toward the most appropriate and affordable medication options
Prescription Workflow and Operations
- Design scalable and efficient prescription workflows with internal teams and external partners
- Use claims and performance data to inform decisions and improve outcomes
- Strengthen CVS Health’s value as a transparent and lower-cost pharmacy
Compliance and Governance
- Serve as a subject matter expert for adjudication logic, coordination of benefits sequencing, and industry standards
- Ensure pricing, billing, and affordability pathways meet regulatory and contractual requirements
- Maintain governance standards that balance affordability, compliance, and operational performance
Patient Communication
- Lead digital patient communication strategies across app, web, point of sale, and messaging
- Reduce confusion and friction throughout the prescription experience
Leadership and Talent Development
- Build and lead a high-performing team with strong expertise in adjudication and affordability
- Promote accountability, analytical rigor, and cross-functional collaboration
Required Qualifications
- 7 to 10+ years of experience in adjudication, pharmacy operations, PBM operations, or healthcare technology
- Proven ability to lead complex programs and influence partners without direct authority
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to simplify complex topics
- Experience working effectively across multiple business functions
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
- Strong understanding of retail pharmacy operations and financial models
- Advanced skills in Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience leading affordability initiatives such as discount programs, coupons, pricing transparency, or coordination of benefits
- Experience leading large teams or managing significant business operations
- Ability to lead in fast-changing, high-pressure environments
- Experience with user acceptance testing and end-to-end testing
- Strong background with pharmacy adjudication industry standards
Education
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent pharmacy or operational experience
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$82,940.00 - $182,549.00
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above. This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/24/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
E-3 Healthcare Job Roles in Rhode Island
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Search Healthcare Jobs in Rhode IslandHealthcare E-3 Sponsorship Jobs in Rhode Island: Frequently Asked Questions
Which healthcare companies sponsor E-3 visas in Rhode Island?
Lifespan Health System, which includes Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital, and Care New England, the parent of Women & Infants Hospital and Kent Hospital, are the state's largest healthcare employers with active LCA filing histories. CharterCARE Health Partners and smaller outpatient and rehabilitation networks also participate in E-3 sponsorship for qualifying specialty occupation roles.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most healthcare E-3 sponsorship jobs?
Providence concentrates the majority of E-3 healthcare sponsorship activity, driven by Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Women & Infants Hospital. Pawtucket and Warwick have meaningful activity through Landmark Medical Center and Kent Hospital respectively. East Providence and Woonsocket host smaller facilities that periodically sponsor specialty occupation roles in nursing, therapy, and allied health.
What types of healthcare roles typically qualify for E-3 sponsorship in Rhode Island?
Roles that require at least a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field qualify as specialty occupations under the E-3. In Rhode Island healthcare, this commonly includes registered nurses with a BSN, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, medical laboratory scientists, and clinical pharmacists. General aide, technician, or support roles that do not require a specific bachelor's degree typically do not qualify.
How do I find healthcare E-3 sponsorship jobs in Rhode Island?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for employers with verified E-3 LCA filing history, making it straightforward to identify Rhode Island healthcare employers actively sponsoring Australian professionals. You can search by role type, city, and specialty to surface positions at Providence hospital networks and statewide health systems. Confirming an employer's prior LCA filings through Migrate Mate helps focus your applications on organizations already familiar with the E-3 process.
Are there any Rhode Island-specific considerations for healthcare E-3 sponsorship?
Rhode Island requires healthcare professionals to hold valid state licensure before beginning practice, regardless of visa status. Registered nurses must be licensed by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing, and therapists must meet separate state credentialing requirements. Australian applicants should factor in credential evaluation timelines, since some Rhode Island licensing boards require foreign degree assessments through bodies such as CGFNS before issuing a license.
What is the prevailing wage for E-3 healthcare jobs in Rhode Island?
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.