Ambulatory Care / Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacist

Albertsons • Pueblo, CO

19d • $69

About The Position

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.

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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree