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
