Pharmacy recruitment and pharmacist jobs in Colorado.
Quad Recruitment places pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and pharmacy leaders with Colorado employers, from health systems along the Front Range to community pharmacies in mountain towns and on the Western Slope. We check Colorado licensing and technician certification before you meet anyone, so every candidate you see can start.
Employment and pay: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Pharmacy jobs in Colorado right now.
Live Colorado roles appear below as soon as they go live. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume and our US team will tell you about Colorado roles first.
We don't have a live role advertised in Colorado today. Many of our searches are never advertised, so send us your resume or browse every open US role.
How pharmacy licensing works in Colorado.
Colorado certifies its pharmacy technicians, so a national credential alone is not enough to work here. Pharmacists have a broad scope under Board statewide protocols, including prescribing HIV prevention drugs.
NAPLEX plus the MPJE
New pharmacists pass the NAPLEX and the MPJE, and complete 1,500 intern hours within five years of graduating.
NABP transfer plus the MPJE
Pharmacists licensed in another state pass the MPJE, then apply through NABP's e-LTP. The out-of-state license normally needs to have been active for at least a year.
Board certification required
Technicians need Colorado Board certification, based on a national certification in good standing. A one-time provisional certification lasts up to 18 months while a technician gets nationally certified.
HIV PrEP and PEP
Under Board statewide protocols, Colorado pharmacists can assess patients and prescribe HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis.
Source: Colorado State Board of Pharmacy (Division of Professions and Occupations) and HB19-1242; 3 CCR 719-1. Requirements change, so always confirm with the board before you apply.
Where we recruit pharmacy staff in Colorado.
Most of Colorado's pharmacy jobs sit along the Front Range, but mountain and Western Slope communities have their own hiring challenges, from housing costs to distance. We plan every search around where the role is.
Denver, Aurora and Lakewood
Academic medicine, large health systems, specialty pharmacy and retail, with the most competition for experienced staff.
Boulder, Fort Collins and Greeley
Hospital, ambulatory care and community pharmacy roles north of Denver.
Colorado Springs and Pueblo
Hospital, retail and long-term care roles, plus pharmacy serving military families.
Grand Junction
Regional hospital and community pharmacy roles serving western Colorado.
Resort and mountain towns
Hospital and community roles where housing is often the deciding factor for candidates.
Eastern Plains and San Luis Valley
Critical access hospitals and independent pharmacies that need pharmacists comfortable working on their own.
Colorado pharmacy roles we fill.
From a single relief pharmacist to a Director of Pharmacy, these are the settings and roles we recruit for across Colorado.
Hire Colorado pharmacy staff faster than you can on your own.
Colorado's technician certification rules mean an unlicensed hire cannot simply start on the floor, and mountain employers compete hard on housing as well as pay. We check license and certification status on the first call and send you a short list of people who can start.
- Colorado license and technician credentials checked before you see a resume.
- A short list of strong candidates, not a pile of applications to sift.
- Honest pay advice: if we think your offer is above or below the Colorado market, we will tell you, and show you how to stand out.
- Permanent, contract and leadership hiring across the whole market.
Looking for a pharmacy job in Colorado?
Colorado pay has to be weighed against housing costs along the Front Range and in mountain towns. We'll be straight with you about what a role is worth.
- Pharmacist, technician and leadership roles across Colorado.
- Straight answers on pay, using public salary data rather than guesswork.
- Help with NABP license transfer and the Colorado MPJE if you're relocating.
Pharmacy recruitment near Colorado.
We recruit pharmacy staff in all 50 states. These are the neighboring markets candidates and employers most often compare.
Colorado pharmacy recruitment FAQs.
Who licenses pharmacists in Colorado?
The Colorado State Board of Pharmacy, part of the Division of Professions and Occupations. New pharmacists need the NAPLEX, the MPJE and 1,500 intern hours.
Can I transfer my pharmacist license to Colorado?
Yes. You pass the MPJE and then apply through NABP's e-LTP. Your out-of-state license normally needs to have been active for at least a year.
Do pharmacy technicians need to be certified in Colorado?
Yes. Technicians need Colorado Board certification, based on a national certification in good standing. A one-time provisional certification of up to 18 months is available while you get nationally certified.
How much do pharmacists earn in Colorado?
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics puts the median annual wage for Colorado pharmacists at $156,030, and $49,970 for pharmacy technicians (May 2025).
Can Colorado pharmacists prescribe?
Yes, under Board statewide protocols. For example, Colorado pharmacists can assess patients and prescribe HIV PrEP and PEP.
Let's fill your Colorado pharmacy role.
Tell us about the role, the location and when you need someone to start. Our US team will come back to you with a plan, and an honest view of the market.
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