Cannabis Patient Care Specialist Part-Time (Proper Brands)

Vireo; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Proper Brands is seeking a Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) in Missouri to support patient care at our South County location in St. Louis. The role includes educating patients, recommending products, handling sales, and maintaining a compliant, clean dispensary environment.

The position requires HS Diploma or GED, 1+ year in retail, a passion for medical cannabis, and strong communication skills. Expect weekend shifts and potential evenings with starting pay at $15/hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years in retail or guest services.
• Passion for medical cannabis.
• Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer service oriented and team centered.

Responsibilities

• Create positive, memorable patient experiences.
• Ensure safety and satisfaction of patients.
• Maintain knowledge of dispensary products and medicinal qualities.
• Educate patients on products to meet needs within state laws.
• Serve as a brand ambassador and support team during peak times.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and dispensary cleanliness.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Retail experience

Cannabis knowledge

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Team player

Cash handling

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

At Proper Brands, we’re building a community of passionate, genuine people to grow the legal cannabis market. Together, we hold ourselves to the highest standard of quality in everything we do—from people to product and everything in between. At Proper, it’s not about being the biggest. It’s about being the best in what we do, demonstrating compassion, and improving people’s lives through cannabis. We believe that happy people make happy plants, and happy plants make happy people.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) to join us on our journey to transform our bold ambitions for the Missouri medical cannabis market into a reality.

Our Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) will work out of our location in South County, St Louis, MO. This part-time opportunity will start at $15/hour, and the schedule is to include weekends and possible evening shifts during the week.

Responsibilities for Budtender/Cannabis Patient Care Specialist

• Creating a positive, memorable experience for every Proper Cannabis patient;
• Ensuring the safety and satisfaction of every patient;
• Maintaining a thorough knowledge of all dispensary products and medicinal qualities;
• Inquiring about any potential issues the patients might be experiencing;
• Educating patients on a variety of available products that may achieve their desired outcome;
• Tailoring product recommendations to meet the patient’s needs in compliance with state law;
• Answering any questions the patients may have related to dispensary products;
• Eliciting feedback from returning patients to further customize recommendations;
• Serving as a brand ambassador;
• Backing up team members as necessary;
• Maintaining patient flow;
• Maintaining patient confidentiality.

Processes dispensary sales efficiently and accurately, including, but not limited to

• Entering sales orders into the POS system;
• Maintaining an accurate cash count in the assigned drawer;
• Processing patient payments and dispensing change;
• Updating sales and inventory records accurately;

Completes administrative duties, including, but not limited to

• Attending team meetings;
• Collaborating with dispensary staff during times of peak business volume, as directed;
• Performing assigned dispensary side job or jobs;
• Maintaining the cleanliness of the dispensary, ensuring adherence to hygiene and sanitation guidelines;
• Maintaining professional, positive, and effective working relationships

Requirements for Budtender/Cannabis Patient Care Specialist

• HS Diploma or GED
• 1+ years in retail and guest services;
• Passion for medical cannabis
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced, changing, and challenging environment;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal;
• Customer service oriented and team centered with a positive attitude;
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail;
• Ability to gain and maintain a thorough understanding of the medicinal implications and effects of strains including Sativa, Indica, and Hybrids.
• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain a Missouri Agent ID by start date, which includes submitting fingerprints and passing criminal background check

Preferred, but not required

• Familiarity with Missouri medical cannabis laws and regulations;
• 1+ years of cannabis retail experience

Environment

This position requires the ability to reach, bend, stoop, sit, and stand, and carry and lift to 30 lbs. The work environment is an environmentally controlled retail store. This position may require travel up to 10% of the time.

Disclaimer

The information provided in this job advertisement is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and qualifications required for the position. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove job duties as necessary. The organization is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability status, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.