Ambulatory Care / Opioid Use Disorder Pharmacist
Job Description
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
Albertsons Companies is at the forefront of the revolution in retail. Committed to innovation and fostering a culture of belonging, our team is united with a unique purpose: to bring people together around the joys of food and to inspire well-being. We want talented individuals to be part of this journey!
Locally great and nationally strong, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is a leading food and drug retailer in the U.S. We operate over 2,200 stores, 1,732 pharmacies, 405 fuel centers, 22 distribution facilities, and 19 manufacturing plants across 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, ACME, Shaw’s, Tom Thumb, United Supermarkets, United Express, Randalls, Albertson’s Market, Pavilions, Star Markets, Market Street, Carrs, Haggen, Lucky, Amigos, Andronico’s Community Markets, King’s, Balducci’s, and Albertson’s Market Street.
Our vision is to be a retail leader admired for national strength with deep local roots, offering an easy, fun, friendly, and inspiring experience, no matter how customers choose to shop with us. We celebrate the rich diversity of the communities we serve, and strive to create a workplace where everyone has equal access to opportunities and resources, and can fully contribute to their and our company’s success.
Bring your flavor
Building the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. All employees must comply with Company, Division, and Store policies and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties, and skills of personnel may vary within store and/or from store to store and the official job description will be provided during the application process.
Albertsons is an Equal Opportunity Employer
This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Consistent with applicable state and local law, the Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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