Retail CPT Jobs in South Carolina
Retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in South Carolina are available across the state's major retail hubs, including Charleston, Columbia, and Greenville. Employers range from large national chains operating distribution and flagship stores to regional specialty retailers. International students at South Carolina's universities often pursue CPT roles in merchandising, supply chain, and retail analytics.
Find Retail JobsOverview
Showing 4 of 21+ Retail CPT Jobs in South Carolina
See all Retail CPT Jobs in South Carolina
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Retail CPT Jobs in South Carolina.
Get Access To All JobsJob 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.
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.
CPT Retail Job Roles in South Carolina
See all Retail CPT Jobs in South Carolina
Sign up for free to filter by visa type, set job alerts, and find employers with verified sponsorship history.
Search Retail Jobs in South CarolinaRetail CPT Sponsorship Jobs in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions
Which retail companies sponsor F-1 CPT visas in South Carolina?
Large national retailers with a significant presence in South Carolina, including Walmart, Target, and Amazon (through its fulfillment centers near Spartanburg and Columbia), have historically worked with F-1 CPT students in operational and analytical roles. Regional retailers and specialty chains based in Charleston and Greenville also participate, though CPT eligibility depends on your school's authorization and the role meeting your program's curricular requirements.
Which cities in South Carolina have the most retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs?
Columbia, Charleston, and Greenville concentrate the most retail CPT opportunities in South Carolina. Columbia benefits from its proximity to the University of South Carolina, creating established pipelines between the business school and local retailers. Charleston's growing commercial districts and tourism-driven retail sector attract national brands, while Greenville's expanding economy has drawn regional headquarters and distribution operations that hire CPT students.
What types of retail roles typically qualify for F-1 CPT sponsorship?
Roles that qualify for F-1 CPT must be directly tied to your degree program and authorized by your Designated School Official. In retail, positions in merchandise planning, retail analytics, supply chain coordination, marketing, and e-commerce operations tend to meet this standard for business or data-focused majors. Front-line hourly sales positions generally do not qualify, as they typically lack the academic connection CPT requires.
How do I find retail F-1 CPT sponsorship jobs in South Carolina?
Migrate Mate is a job board built specifically for international students and workers seeking visa-sponsored roles in the U.S. You can filter by visa type, including F-1 CPT, and by industry and state to surface retail positions in South Carolina that are open to CPT candidates. This is more efficient than searching general job boards, where CPT sponsorship status is rarely disclosed upfront.
Are there any South Carolina-specific considerations for retail F-1 CPT sponsorship?
South Carolina has no state-level visa sponsorship requirements beyond federal F-1 CPT rules, but students should note that CPT authorization is issued per employer and per position by their school. South Carolina's public universities, including the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, each have their own DSO offices with specific timelines for CPT approval, so confirming the employer's willingness to wait for authorization before accepting an offer is important.