Budtender Part-Time

Vireo Health; Maryland; On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay and benefits

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Vireo Health is seeking a Budtender to join our retail cannabis dispensary team in Maryland. You will work alongside a healthcare team to educate patients, assist caregivers, and ensure safe, compliant medication delivery under pharmacist supervision.

Responsibilities include customer service, order processing, and contributing to staff training while maintaining a clean, compliant environment and utilizing the eCommerce platform for online orders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1-3 years’ experience in a retail environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable to change in the work environment.
• At least 21 years of age as required by law.
• Weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Educate and safely deliver medication to medical cannabis patients.
• Assist patients and caregivers through the dispensary process.
• Help to trains other team members in the use of cannabis-based medicines.
• Maintains organized workflow; verifies preparation and labeling of medications, order entries and charges.
• Must comply with all state laws and regulations.
• Participates in recordkeeping and reporting necessary for State Compliance.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment in line with infection-control standards.
• Works with eCommerce platform to review and approve online orders and patient accounts.
• Assists with incoming orders, shipments, and deliveries of supplies.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education as directed.

Skills

Retail experience

Strong communication

Team player

Multitasking

Adaptable

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Who we are:

At Vireo Health, we’re not just another cannabis company—Founded by physicians and driven by innovation, we blend science, technology, and passion to create top-tier cannabis products and experiences. Our team of 500+ bold creators and trailblazers are shaping the future of the industry, and we want you to be part of it.

We take pride in being one of the most diverse and inclusive workplaces in cannabis, fostering a culture where everyone belongs. Through employee engagement, community events, and non-profit partnerships, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a community.

As we rapidly expand nationwide, we’re looking for talented, driven, and passionate people to join us. If you’re ready to turn your passion into a career, let’s grow the future together.

What the role is about:

We are seeking an energetic and flexible _ Budtender _to join our growing dynamic team. A Budtender is responsible for working alongside a healthcare team in a retail cannabis dispensary environment. This role reports directly to the Dispensary Manager.

What impact you’ll make:

• Participates in our startup team to help educate and safely deliver medication to medical cannabis patients.
• Assists patients and caregivers through the dispensary process/experience
• Helps to trains other team members in the use of cannabis-based medicines
• Completes operational requirements by maintaining an organized work flow; verifying preparation and labeling of medications, verifying order entries and charges
• Must comply with all state laws and regulations
• Participates in recordkeeping and reporting necessary for State Compliance
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with custodial procedures, rules, and regulations. Must adhere to infection-control standards such as handwashing
• Works on company initiatives to achieve set goals and performance indicators
• Educates patients on the proper use and storage of medical cannabis medications
• Assists patients in determining the best treatment course under the supervision of a registered pharmacist and in conjunction with a provider’s recommendation
• Provides exceptional customer service to patients, potential patients, caregivers, and providers
• Maintains cash register and accountability for assigned drawer
• Completes opening/closing procedures as assigned
• Utilizes computer systems and programs appropriately for daily operations such as patient communication, refill orders, making appointments and home deliveries
• Assists with the incoming orders, shipments, and deliveries of supplies
• Attends staff meetings, continuing education, as directed
• Maintains and safeguards entrusted confidential information
• Works with eCommerce platform to review and approve online orders and patient accounts
• Assists patients in utilizing the eCommerce platform in order to obtain medical cannabis medications
• Ability to pass background check and drug test as required by law.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ve accomplished

• A high school diploma and 1-3 years’ experience in a retail environment
• Proficiency with MS Office required
• Experience working in a healthcare setting is preferred
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to work in a team environment, as well as independently
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Adaptable to change in the work environment
• At least 21 years of age as required by law
• Weekend availability

Why Choose Vireo?

• A Growing Industry: Work at the leading tech company in the cannabis industry and help shape the future
• Passionate Culture: Join a team that truly cares about the plant, the people, and the purpose behind what we do
• Employee Perks: Enjoy competitive pay and benefits, paid time off and employee discounts
• Making an Impact: We’re committed to education, sustainability, and giving back to the communities we serve.

Benefits are offered through UFCW Local 27

Starting union wage: $19.38hr.

EEO Statement

Vireo Health, Inc. isan equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. www.vireohealth.com