Budtender Part-Time

Vireo Health; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Union benefits

Job summary

Vireo Health in Minnesota seeks a dispensary associate to assist patients through the medical cannabis dispensing process, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

You will manage patient communications, documentation, and coordination with the pharmacy team, while maintaining compliance with state regulations and facility procedures, including standing for long periods and flexible weekend/evening availability. Proficiency with MS Office for record-keeping is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Ability to work in a team environment and independently.
• Flexible availability including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and safeguards confidential information and patient medication safety.
• Assists customers with dispensation process for medical cannabis.
• Maintains organized workflow and verifies preparation, labeling, and charges.
• Manages patient and provider demographic input in seed-to-sale software.
• Complies with state law and dispensary regulations under supervision of a licensed pharmacist.
• Attends staff meetings and continuing education as directed.
• Handles cash register and opening/closing procedures.
• Responds to patient communications via text, email, and voicemail.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

MS Office

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, composed of over 500 creators and trailblazers, shapes the future of the industry and we want you to be part of it.

What the role is about

• 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, 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.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• 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/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