Pharmacist Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Virginia
Virginia's pharmacist job market spans major health systems like Inova Health System and Sentara Healthcare, retail pharmacy chains concentrated in Northern Virginia and Richmond, and federal healthcare facilities in the D.C. metro corridor. Employers across the state regularly hire international pharmacists and have a documented history of petitioning for work visa sponsorship.
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
UVA Medical Center
Job Id
R0071770
INTRODUCTION
Provides pharmacy services and medication management in specialty areas including pharmacy automation, including the demonstration of advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area. This role works in the build, implementation, and maintenance of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medication-use process. Maintains and provides support of pharmacy information and medication automation systems and all pharmacy applications systems to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and pharmacy operations. Demonstrates clinical workflow analysis and solves problems and recommends solutions for pharmacy informatics applications and the medication use processes. Identifies and engages in organizational quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use processes, and pharmacy operations. Participates in development, monitoring, and evaluation of decision support for continuous improvement, particularly for medications. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D required
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $55.67 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
LOCATION
Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
UVA Medical Center
Job Id
R0071770
INTRODUCTION
Provides pharmacy services and medication management in specialty areas including pharmacy automation, including the demonstration of advanced technical skills and ownership for the work area. This role works in the build, implementation, and maintenance of automation and technology to optimize pharmacy practice, pharmacy systems, and the medication-use process. Maintains and provides support of pharmacy information and medication automation systems and all pharmacy applications systems to ensure safe and appropriate use of medications and pharmacy operations. Demonstrates clinical workflow analysis and solves problems and recommends solutions for pharmacy informatics applications and the medication use processes. Identifies and engages in organizational quality improvement activities to improve patient care, medication use processes, and pharmacy operations. Participates in development, monitoring, and evaluation of decision support for continuous improvement, particularly for medications. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Pharm. D required
Experience: No experience required
Licensure: Licensed to practice as a Pharmacist in the Commonwealth of Virginia
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
COMPENSATION
The starting base rate for this role is $55.67 hourly. Individual compensation will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, previous work experience, and/or education.
BENEFITS
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
UVA Health is a world-class Magnet Recognized academic medical center and health system with a level 1 trauma center. 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report “Best Hospitals” guide rates UVA Health University Medical Center as “High Performing” in 5 adult specialties and 14 conditions/procedures. We are one of 70 National Cancer Institute designated cancer centers. UVA Health Children’s is named by 2023-2024 U.S. News & World Report as the best children's hospital in Virginia with 9 specialties ranked among the best in the nation. Our footprint also encompasses 3 community hospitals and an integrated network of primary and specialty care clinics throughout Charlottesville, Culpeper, Northern Virginia, and beyond.
The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.
Company
UVA Medical Center
Hiring Type
Full time
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Which companies sponsor visas for pharmacists in Virginia?
Inova Health System, Sentara Healthcare, and VCU Health are among Virginia's larger health systems with documented H-1B sponsorship histories for pharmacist roles. CVS Health, Walgreens, and Rite Aid operate extensively across the state and have sponsored pharmacists nationally, including in Virginia. Federal facilities in the D.C. metro area, such as those managed by the Department of Veterans Affairs, also hire and sponsor internationally trained pharmacists.
Which visa types are most common for pharmacist roles in Virginia?
The H-1B is the most common visa for pharmacists in Virginia. Pharmacy qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree, which satisfies the H-1B's degree requirement. Some pharmacists also enter through the TN visa if they are Canadian or Mexican citizens, as pharmacy is explicitly listed as a qualifying TN profession. EB-3 immigrant visas are another pathway for pharmacists pursuing permanent residence through employer sponsorship.
Which cities in Virginia have the most pharmacist sponsorship jobs?
Northern Virginia, particularly the Fairfax and Arlington areas, sees the highest concentration of pharmacist sponsorship activity due to proximity to Washington, D.C. and its dense population of health systems and federal facilities. Richmond is Virginia's second major hub, home to VCU Health and several regional hospital networks. Virginia Beach and Norfolk, anchored by Sentara Healthcare, are also active markets for sponsored pharmacist positions.
How to find pharmacist visa sponsorship jobs in Virginia?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters pharmacist roles in Virginia by visa sponsorship history, saving you from manually vetting employers. The platform aggregates positions from health systems, retail chains, and federal facilities across Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Hampton Roads. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate gives you a focused list of Virginia employers who have demonstrated a willingness to sponsor pharmacists.
Are there state-specific considerations for pharmacists seeking sponsorship in Virginia?
International pharmacists must obtain a Virginia Board of Pharmacy license before practicing, which requires passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams and meeting the board's credentialing requirements for foreign-educated applicants. Virginia's proximity to federal healthcare infrastructure in the D.C. metro area creates demand beyond typical retail and hospital settings. Employers sponsoring pharmacists must comply with Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, and larger health systems in Virginia tend to have established immigration processes through in-house HR teams or retained immigration counsel.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored pharmacist jobs in Virginia?
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.
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