Budtender Part-Time

Renew Cannabis Co.; Minnesota; On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage plus tips

Union benefits

Job summary

Vireo Health in Minnesota is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensary Associate to assist patients through the dispensary process, ensure medication safety, and comply with state medical cannabis regulations. You will work in a fast-paced retail setting, using seed-to-sale software, handling orders, home deliveries, and patient education on proper use and storage.

This role requires standing for long periods, flexible availability, and collaboration with a licensed pharmacist to maintain compliance and

Qualifications

• High school diploma and 1–3 years’ experience in a retail environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail 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.
• Adaptable to change in the work environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Flexible availability including but not limited to weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and safeguard confidential information; ensure patient medication safety.
• Assist customers with dispensation process for medical cannabis.
• Maintain organized workflow and verify medication preparation/labeling and order entries.
• Input patient and provider demographics in seed-to-sale software.
• Handle cash drawer and opening/closing procedures.
• Ensure dispensary compliance under supervision of a licensed pharmacist and stay updated on state regulations.
• Participate in record-keeping and state compliance reporting.
• Attend staff meetings and continuing education.
• Maintain a clean, infection-control compliant work environment.
• Assist patients and caregivers through the dispensary experience and education on proper use/storage.
• Respond to patient communications via text/email/voicemail.
• Troubleshoot patient product usage issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Retail experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Adaptability

Stand for long periods

Flexible schedule

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Who We Are

At Vireo Health, we’re not just another cannabis company—we’re a movement. 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 nonprofit partnerships, we’re building more than a business—we’re building a community.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and safeguards entrusted confidential information; maintains vigilance for patient medication safety.
• Assists customers with all aspects of preparing, setting up, and finalizing the dispensation process for medication as regulated by the Office of Medical Cannabis.
• Completes CPC operational requirements by maintaining an organized workflow, verifying preparation and labeling of medications, and verifying order entries and charges.
• Utilizes computer systems and programs appropriately for daily operations such as patient communication, refill orders, making appointments, and home deliveries. Facilitates thorough and accurate input of patient and provider demographic information in seed‑to‑sale software system.
• Maintains cash register and accountability for assigned drawer; completes opening/closing procedures as assigned.
• Complies with state law and all regulations and provides oversight for overall dispensary compliance under the supervision of a licensed pharmacist. Understands and stays up to date on state regulations pertaining to medical cannabis.
• Participates in record‑keeping and reporting necessary for State Compliance.
• Attends staff meetings, continuing education, as directed.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with custodial procedures, rules, and regulations. Must adhere to infection‑control standards such as handwashing.
• Assists patients and caregivers through the dispensary process/experience.
• Educates patients on the proper use and storage of medical cannabis medications.
• Follows the Green Goods customer service model.
• Works with supervisors to set and accomplish goals.
• Completes opening/closing procedures as assigned.
• Responds to all patient communication platforms (Text, Emails, Voicemail, etc.).
• Troubleshoots to solve patient issues regarding the usage of their cannabis products.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma and 1‑3 years’ experience in a retail environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office required.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced retail 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.
• Adaptable to change in the work environment.
• Must be able to stand for long periods.
• Flexible availability including but not limited to weekends and evenings.

Benefits

• Compensation: $19.92 per hour plus tips.
• Competitive union benefits offered.

EEO Statement: Vireo Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without 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