Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Ambulatory clinical pharmacists consistently rank among the most sponsorship-friendly pharmacy roles in the U.S. Hospitals and outpatient health systems regularly file H-1B visa and EB-3 petitions for qualified candidates, and the PharmD degree requirement makes this a clear specialty occupation under USCIS guidelines. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
Job Id
R0075795
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients in the ambulatory clinical setting. The delivery of care by the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist includes, but is not limited to: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence and most effective and most economical medication treatments; helping to achieve positive patient outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in the ambulatory clinical setting. When appropriate, pharmacists who provide ambulatory care services may perform patient assessments, participate in collaborative practice agreements to provide medication management, provide collaborative drug therapy management, order, interpret, monitor medication therapy-related tests, coordinate care and other health services for wellness and prevention of disease, provide education to patients and caregivers, and document care plans in the medical record.
Step into the Future of Neuro-Oncology Pharmacy Practice at UVA Health
Join one of the nation’s leading academic health systems—where innovation meets compassionate care in the ambulatory neuro-oncology setting. As the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist for the Neurology Oncology Clinic, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming outpatient cancer care through precision medication management and seamless care transitions.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver expert medication therapy management for patients with complex neurologic malignancies in an ambulatory setting.
- Collaborate closely with neuro-oncology physicians, infusion center teams, and specialty pharmacy to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Support advanced therapies including oral oncolytics, immunotherapies, and investigational agents.
- Drive continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion services—ensuring safe transitions and improved patient experience.
- Enhance UVA prescription capture through proactive engagement with UVA specialty and retail pharmacy services.
- Educate and mentor pharmacy learners and contribute to continuous professional development across the care team.
Why Join UVA Health?
Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You would join an oncology pharmacy team that are experts in their field that participate in ongoing research and participation nationwide.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans
- Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities
- Sign-on bonuses and education support
- Generous paid time off
- A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Onboarding Requirements
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 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
Job Id
R0075795
The Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist provides evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients in the ambulatory clinical setting. The delivery of care by the Ambulatory Care Clinical Pharmacist includes, but is not limited to: designing, implementing, assessing, monitoring, and documenting therapeutic plans utilizing best evidence and most effective and most economical medication treatments; helping to achieve positive patient outcomes through interactions with patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams in the ambulatory clinical setting. When appropriate, pharmacists who provide ambulatory care services may perform patient assessments, participate in collaborative practice agreements to provide medication management, provide collaborative drug therapy management, order, interpret, monitor medication therapy-related tests, coordinate care and other health services for wellness and prevention of disease, provide education to patients and caregivers, and document care plans in the medical record.
Step into the Future of Neuro-Oncology Pharmacy Practice at UVA Health
Join one of the nation’s leading academic health systems—where innovation meets compassionate care in the ambulatory neuro-oncology setting. As the Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist for the Neurology Oncology Clinic, you’ll be at the forefront of transforming outpatient cancer care through precision medication management and seamless care transitions.
What You’ll Do:
- Deliver expert medication therapy management for patients with complex neurologic malignancies in an ambulatory setting.
- Collaborate closely with neuro-oncology physicians, infusion center teams, and specialty pharmacy to optimize treatment outcomes.
- Support advanced therapies including oral oncolytics, immunotherapies, and investigational agents.
- Drive continuity of care across inpatient, outpatient, and infusion services—ensuring safe transitions and improved patient experience.
- Enhance UVA prescription capture through proactive engagement with UVA specialty and retail pharmacy services.
- Educate and mentor pharmacy learners and contribute to continuous professional development across the care team.
Why Join UVA Health?
Be part of a Magnet-recognized institution committed to excellence in patient care and pharmacy leadership. You would join an oncology pharmacy team that are experts in their field that participate in ongoing research and participation nationwide.
Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Retirement Savings Plans
- Pharmacist Progression Pathway and leadership development opportunities
- Sign-on bonuses and education support
- Generous paid time off
- A collaborative culture dedicated to innovation, healing, and transforming care
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or Pharm. D Degree required.
- Experience: PGY-1 residency required or equivalent hospital experience (3 years). PGY-2 residency is preferred for specialty areas.
- Licensure/Certifications: Commonwealth of Virginia State Board of Pharmacy. License required. American Heart Association (AHA) Health Care Provider. BLS certification required.
Physical Demands
Job requires sitting for prolonged periods; Repetitive motion: typing. Proficient communicative, auditory and visual skills; Attention to detail and ability to write legibly; Ability to lift/push/pull < 20lbs. May be exposed to fumes, chemicals, blood/body fluids and infectious disease.
Onboarding Requirements
Background checks and pre-employment health screenings will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment. All safety-sensitive positions with direct patient interaction also require a drug screen.
The starting base rate for this role is $64.37 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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as an Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist
Target health systems with established immigration programs
Large academic medical centers and integrated health systems like Kaiser, VA facilities, and multi-site hospital networks file H-1B and green card petitions regularly. Their HR teams are familiar with the process, which reduces delays and internal friction for sponsored candidates.
Confirm your PharmD meets U.S. equivalency standards
Foreign pharmacy degrees require a credential evaluation before USCIS will accept them as equivalent to a U.S. PharmD. Use a NACES-member evaluator and obtain a course-by-course evaluation. This document is required for both H-1B petitions and state board licensure applications.
Get your state pharmacist license before the offer stage if possible
Most ambulatory roles require an active state license, not just eligibility. Candidates who already hold a license in the target state move through hiring faster and reduce the employer's compliance burden, which meaningfully improves your chances of securing sponsorship.
Understand the H-1B cap and plan your timeline accordingly
Ambulatory pharmacist roles are cap-subject unless the employer is a nonprofit or academic institution. H-1B registration opens in March for an October 1 start. If you miss the lottery, cap-exempt employers or O-1 pathways may be viable alternatives worth exploring.
Ask employers directly about their PERM and EB-3 experience
Many health systems that sponsor H-1B visas also run EB-3 green card processes for pharmacists. Asking during interviews whether the organization has completed PERM filings before signals seriousness and helps you assess whether permanent residence is a realistic long-term outcome.
Highlight clinical specialization to strengthen your petition
Ambulatory pharmacists with documented expertise in anticoagulation, oncology, or chronic disease management present a stronger specialty occupation case to USCIS. Specific clinical credentials and collaborative practice agreements in your experience make the degree-to-role connection clearer and harder to challenge.
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Find Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Do ambulatory clinical pharmacist roles qualify as specialty occupations for H-1B purposes?
Yes. Ambulatory clinical pharmacist positions consistently qualify as specialty occupations because they require a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree as the minimum entry credential. USCIS has recognized pharmacy as a specialty occupation in repeated approvals. The clinical and patient-care complexity of ambulatory roles strengthens this classification further, particularly when the job description specifies advanced clinical responsibilities like medication therapy management or collaborative practice agreements.
Can foreign-trained pharmacists get sponsored for this role?
Yes, but two prerequisites apply before sponsorship is viable. First, your foreign pharmacy degree must be evaluated by a NACES-accredited credential evaluator and found equivalent to a U.S. PharmD. Second, you must obtain licensure from the state board of pharmacy in the state where you'll work, which typically requires passing the NAPLEX and MPJE exams. Once both are in place, sponsorship eligibility is effectively the same as for U.S.-trained candidates.
How common is visa sponsorship for ambulatory pharmacist positions?
Sponsorship is more common in this role than in most healthcare positions. Pharmacist shortages across outpatient and ambulatory care settings have pushed many health systems to recruit internationally. DOL LCA disclosure data shows consistent H-1B filings for pharmacist titles at large hospital networks and integrated health systems. You can browse currently open sponsored ambulatory pharmacist roles on Migrate Mate, which filters specifically for positions offering visa sponsorship.
Is an EB-3 green card a realistic pathway for ambulatory clinical pharmacists?
It is, and pharmacists are among the professional categories where EB-3 sponsorship is relatively common. Many large health systems that have gone through the process before will initiate PERM labor certification after an H-1B approval. The PharmD requirement typically satisfies the EB-3 professional category standard. India-born applicants face significant priority date backlogs, but applicants from most other countries can expect substantially shorter waits before a visa number becomes available.
What happens to my visa status if I change employers as a sponsored pharmacist?
If you're on H-1B status, you can change employers using H-1B portability, provided your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition before your current status expires. You can begin working for the new employer once the transfer petition is filed, without waiting for approval. If your green card process was already underway, an EB-3 priority date with an approved I-140 may port to a new employer under AC21 rules after 180 days, though consulting an immigration attorney is strongly recommended before making a move.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Ambulatory Clinical Pharmacist jobs?
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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