Pharmacy Technician Visa Sponsorship Jobs in South Dakota
Pharmacy technician visa sponsorship jobs in South Dakota are primarily found with large hospital systems like Sanford Health and Avera Health, both headquartered in Sioux Falls. The state's growing healthcare sector and relatively low competition for skilled pharmacy staff make it a practical target for internationally trained technicians seeking H-1B visa or other work visa sponsorship.
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INTRODUCTION
In accordance with state and federal regulations, assists the pharmacist, under direct supervision, in the practice of pharmacy. Assists the pharmacist in the performance of other Pharmacy Department duties in accordance with Company policies and procedures. Responsible for using pharmacy systems to obtain patient and drug information and process prescriptions. If PTCB certified, assists with and coaches pharmacy technicians in the operation of pharmacy systems and cashiers in the operation of the pharmacy cash registers. Models and delivers a distinctive and delightful customer experience.
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 most valuable customers.
Operations
- 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 by Pharmacy Manager, Staff Pharmacist and Store Manager including utilizing pharmacy systems to enter patient and drug information, ensuring information is entered correctly, filling prescriptions by retrieving, counting and pouring pharmaceutical drugs, verifying medicine is correct, and checking for possible interactions. Assists pharmacists in scheduling and maintaining work flow.
- Reports, immediately, 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 during all applicable prescription dispensing activities.
- 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.
- Processes (corrects and resubmits) manual claims for third party program prescription services in a timely and efficient manner, and performs other clerical duties, as assigned by the Pharmacy Manager.
- 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.
- May assist pharmacist in administering clinical services including the collection and proper labeling of blood/urine samples from patients and other clinical services as required; assists pharmacy staff in coordination of clinical services, Walgreens healthcare clinics and external providers.
- Assists Pharmacy Manager and Staff Pharmacist in developing and maintaining good relationships with the local medical community, including physicians, nurses, and other health care providers, by medical provider detailing and outreach to health groups, retirement homes, nursing homes, and other forums for enhancing growth opportunities.
- 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.
- Completes special assignments and other tasks as assigned.
Training & Personal Development
- Earns and maintains PTCB certification through the designated PTCB training program and/or state required certification/registration. Otherwise, earns PTCB certification as condition of promotion to senior technician.
- Attends training and completes PPLs requested by Manager and acquires continuing education credits. Maintains knowledge and skill in healthcare and pharmacy, including latest news and developments.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 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
- Prefer six months of experience in a retail environment.
- Prefer to have prior work experience with Walgreens.
- Prefer good math skills so they can fill prescriptions accurately, including counting, measuring and weighing medications.
- Prefer good computer skills.
- Prefer the knowledge of store inventory control.
- Prefer PTCB certification.
We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.
The actual compensation that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
Salary Range: $20.5 - $27.5 / Hourly
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision
- Prescription coverage
- Retirement Savings Plan (401(k))
- Employee discount
- Work & life resources
- Career development programs with a 30-hour work week
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Which companies sponsor visas for pharmacy technicians in South Dakota?
The two largest sponsors in South Dakota are Sanford Health and Avera Health, both operating extensive hospital and clinic networks across the state. Regional health systems, long-term care facilities, and independent hospital pharmacies occasionally sponsor as well, though less consistently. Large retail pharmacy chains with a national presence also file H-1B petitions for technicians, particularly for pharmacist-level roles that sometimes overlap with senior technician classifications.
Which visa types are most common for pharmacy technician roles in South Dakota?
The H-1B is the most commonly used visa for pharmacy technician roles that qualify as specialty occupations, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in a related field. The TN visa is available to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying pharmacy-related occupations. Some internationally trained technicians also enter through the EB-3 employment-based green card pathway, which covers skilled and unskilled workers and does not require a specialty occupation determination.
Which cities in South Dakota have the most pharmacy technician sponsorship jobs?
Sioux Falls is by far the most active market, anchored by the headquarters of both Sanford Health and Avera Health, each running large hospital pharmacies and outpatient networks. Rapid City comes second, with Monument Health operating the region's primary hospital system. Aberdeen and Watertown have smaller but active healthcare facilities that periodically hire pharmacy staff, including internationally sponsored candidates.
How to find pharmacy technician visa sponsorship jobs in South Dakota?
Migrate Mate filters job listings specifically for roles offering visa sponsorship, making it straightforward to search pharmacy technician openings in South Dakota without sorting through positions that won't support international candidates. You can filter by location and role to surface positions at Sanford Health, Avera Health, and other South Dakota employers who have a documented history of sponsoring pharmacy staff. Checking listings regularly matters since sponsorship-eligible roles can fill quickly in smaller state markets.
Are there state-specific considerations for pharmacy technicians seeking sponsorship in South Dakota?
South Dakota requires pharmacy technicians to register with the South Dakota Board of Pharmacy, and some employers expect candidates to hold or be eligible for national certification through PTCB or NHA before starting. Because the state's healthcare system is concentrated in a few large networks, sponsorship decisions are often centralized through HR at Sanford or Avera rather than individual pharmacy managers. Prevailing wage requirements under the H-1B mean sponsored positions must meet Department of Labor wage standards for the Sioux Falls or Rapid City metropolitan areas.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pharmacy technician jobs in South Dakota?
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.