Dispensary Associate

Parea BioSciences; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Parea BioSciences in Williamsport is seeking a Dispensary Associate to provide exceptional customer service and support daily operations in a compliant and secure environment. Candidates should have excellent communication skills, a flexible schedule, and be at least 18 years old with a high school diploma or GED. The role includes patient intake, transaction processing, and maintaining a clean workspace. Join us to grow and heal with the community.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to patients.
• Support daily dispensary operations while maintaining a clean environment.
• Monitor surveillance systems for safety.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Basic math skills

Proficiency with technology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hive Dispensary

is a small but mighty dispensary providing high quality Medical Marijuana products to Pennsylvania’s MMJ Patients. At Hive, we strive to find the natural balance that we all have within us. We strive to achieve the best version of ourselves in order to grow and find our balance in life. Our seasoned dispensary associates always put patient needs first when finding the best possible medicine from our mindfully curated selection of products.

Let’s all grow and heal together.

Earn up to $1.00 in merit-based raises during your first year with performance evaluations at 6 and 12 months.

Summary: The Dispensary Associate is responsible for providing exceptional patient customer service, educating customers on medical marijuana products, and ensuring accurate and compliant sales transactions. This role supports daily dispensary operations while maintaining a clean, secure environment. Reporting to the Assistant General Manager and General Manager, the associate plays a key role in delivering a professional, efficient, and regulation‑compliant dispensary experience.

Requirements

The Dispensary Associate is cross‑trained across all core operational functions, including Patient Intake, Patient Advisor responsibilities, Fulfillment, Patient Services, Sales Floor operations, and Surveillance, in order to support efficient and compliant dispensary operations.

• Patient Intake: Greet and register patients, caregivers, and visitors, ensuring that only authorized individuals are permitted entry into the facility. Utilize the state‑mandated tracking system to log patient visits, verify purchase limits, and prevent diversion. Maintain an organized, professional, and clutter‑free check‑in area and lobby. Communicate patient movement and status to team members through internal communication systems.
• Patient Advisor: Process patient transactions accurately while adhering to all cash‑handling procedures and documentation requirements. Review orders with patients to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance using the state‑mandated point‑of‑sale system.
• Fulfillment: Accurately fulfill orders placed through the online ordering platform and ensure all products are properly scanned into the state tracking system. Respond to patient phone inquiries regarding product availability, order status, and order modifications. Maintain an organized, compliant, and secure fulfillment area.
• Patient Service: Answer incoming calls and assist patients with order placement, general inquiries, and education. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical marijuana products to provide guidance on methods of use and product effectiveness.
• Sales Floor: Support patient wayfinding by directing individuals to the Pharmacist, order pick‑up areas, payment stations, and other designated areas. Provide education on available products and accessories as appropriate.
• Surveillance: Monitor surveillance systems and the facility for unlawful, suspicious, or unsafe activity. Conduct regular inspections of the premises to promote a safe and secure environment.
• Housekeeping: Support the cleanliness and organization of the facility in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient, compliant, and patient‑focused operations.

Position Requirements:

• Flexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, team‑oriented environment
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to pass state and federal criminal background checks
• Basic math skills and comfort handling cash and transactions
• Proficiency with technology and ability to learn new systems quickly

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to lift, push, and pull 35 pounds
• Ability to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a workday
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Extended computer usage
• Work environments that include exposure to, but not limited to fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise.
• Comfortable working in an environment with constant video surveillance

Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary, with or without notice. Please note this job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, disability, or because of the liability for service in the armed forces of the United States or the nationality of any individual, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.