CO MAT/Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacist)

Albertsons Companies / Safeway and SAV-ON Pharmacy Locations – Pueblo County, CO

Pay Rate: $69.03

 

Full-Time Clinical Position – 30 Hours/Week

Unique Ambulatory Care/Advanced Clinical Practice Role

Are you a pharmacist who excels in progressive, patient-centered clinical practice? Do you want to deliver care at the top of your license, build trusted relationships with vulnerable communities, and lead one of the first pharmacist-driven MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder) programs in the state? If you’re passionate about advancing access to care and transforming the community pharmacy into a clinical care destination, the CO MAT Pharmacist position at Albertsons Companies offers a rare opportunity to practice in a dedicated ambulatory-care–style role, focused entirely on clinical service delivery—not retail dispensing. This is a grant-funded pilot position, and ongoing employment beyond the grant period of one year may depend on continued funding and successful achievement of performance goals.

 

Responsibilities

Perform comprehensive clinical assessments, including withdrawal evaluations, treatment screenings, on site point-of-care urinalysis testing and initiation/adjustment of MOUD therapy under Colorado protocol. Provide ongoing patient follow‑up focused on adherence, symptom management, therapeutic response, and routine monitoring (e.g., vitals, labs). Deliver harm‑reduction services, including naloxone furnishing/prescribing and overdose‑prevention counseling. Coordinate patient care across behavioral health, medical providers, prescribers, and community organizations while assisting with social‑determinant‑related needs. Maintain accurate documentation for required program reporting and contribute to quality‑improvement, outreach, and patient‑engagement efforts.

Requirements

Have earned a Doctor of Pharmacy degree or completed at least 5 years of experience as a licensed pharmacist Active Colorado pharmacist license in good standing. Carry adequate professional liability insurance as determined by Colorado Board of Pharmacy Strong clinical decision-making skills and comfort delivering direct patient care and practicing under statewide protocols or collaborative practice agreements. Possess ability to concentrate and deal with frequent interruptions

 

Preferred / Highly Valuable

Prior experience in ambulatory care, behavioral health, substance use treatment, or chronic disease management Immunization certification Bilingual proficiency (Spanish) to support community engagement in Pueblo County Experience working with underserved or at-risk populations

 

We also provide a variety of benefits including:

Competitive wages paid weekly Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance (for eligible employees) 401(k) participation Paid time off & flexible scheduling Associate discounts Strong training, mentorship, and professional development programs Potential visa sponsorship (OPT, H‑1B, TN) An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

 

Make an Impact With Us

If you’re ready to deliver high-quality, compassionate, clinically advanced care, and help shape the future of pharmacist-led MOUD services, this unique position offers a rare and meaningful opportunity. #LI-MM4