Ambulatory Care Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacist

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 youre 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-carestyle role focused entirely on clinical service deliverynot 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 followup focused on adherence symptom management therapeutic response and routine monitoring (e.g. vitals labs).
• Deliver harmreduction services including naloxone furnishing/prescribing and overdoseprevention counseling.
• Coordinate patient care across behavioral health medical providers prescribers and community organizations while assisting with socialdeterminantrelated needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation for required program reporting and contribute to qualityimprovement outreach and patientengagement 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 H1B TN)
• An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve

Make an Impact With Us

If youre 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