Dispensary Staff Pharmacist

Ascend Wellness Holdings (CSE: AAWH.U / OTCQX:AAWH); Laurel (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascend Wellness Holdings is hiring a Dispensary Staff Pharmacist responsible for delivering outstanding patient experiences while helping lead dispensary staff development and ensuring DOH compliance. The role requires active pharmacist licensure and PA DOH education requirements, with a focus on confidentiality and high-quality patient care.

The Pharmacist will work closely with the General Manager and Lead Dispensary Pharmacist to train staff, ensure product knowledge, and support cannabis

Qualifications

• BS Pharm or PharmD from an accredited university.
• Must hold an active pharmacy license and be registered as a medical professional in PA, with PA DOH CE requirements fulfilled.
• Cannabis knowledge and experience encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Lead dispensary staff development in collaboration with the Lead Dispensary Pharmacist.
• Conduct patient consultations in-person and by phone, ensuring accurate information and compassionate care.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and adhere to privacy policies.
• Ensure compliance with DOH regulations and company SOPs across all operations.
• Assist with product education, dosing information, and cannabis recommendations with staff.
• Document consults to support continuity of care with patients and medical professionals.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Pharmacy software

Customer service

Background check

Education

Pharmacist license

BS Pharm or PharmD

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Brief Description

The

Brief Description

The Dispensary Staff Pharmacist is a registered Pharmacist who is responsible for providing an outstanding patient experience while maximizing revenue goals and assisting the General Manager in leading the development of the dispensary staff and ensuring compliance with regards to the DOH regulations and system protocols. This individual should be enthusiastic

Primary Responsibilities

about the benefits of medical cannabis.

• Become proficient with the point-of-sale system (MJ Platform and Dutchie)
• Maintain all confidential information according to HIPAA policies and procedures
• Conduct over-the-phone, in-person, and other approved methods of consultations and follow-up to ensure that patients receive accurate and helpful information in a caring and compassionate way
• Continuous investment in learning about our specific products and the ever-evolving research on medical cannabis
• Adhere to and promote a culture of positivity, professionalism and compliance of policies and cannabis rules and regulations
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and execute all company programs for customer service, patient and visitor management, state compliance and safety and security guidelines
• Guide patients and collaborate with employees on cannabis recommendations including product selection, effects, potency, dosing, methods of consumption, and administration
• Report all issues or complaints relating to product to the General Manager/Management Team in real-time
• Work with the Lead Dispensary Pharmacist on the following but not limited to:
• Training new hired Pharmacists
• Executing in-house training for dispensary staff
• Ensuring Compliance is followed by means of licenses and certificates, etc.
• Collaborate with the lead pharmacist and other colleagues to develop educational materials/references for use amongst staff members or in patient consults
• Ensure appropriate documentation of consults is occurring within the dispensary to allow for continuity of care between all patients and medical professionals

Job Requirements

• Successful completion of either a BS Pharm or PharmD from an accredited university
• Must hold an active pharmacy license, be a registered medical professional in Pennsylvania and have completed the PA DOH requirement of the 4-hour Continuing Education course for Medical Professionals
• Encouraged to have cannabis knowledge and experience
• Must be willing to submit and pass a comprehensive background
• Dedicated and personal communication skills along with the ability to thrive within a demanding environment
• Will report directly to the Lead Dispensary Pharmacist
• Strong compliance and regulation attitude
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• MS Office proficient with ability to utilize and navigate multiple software platforms with ease
• Complete any needed assistance including oversight and coverage outside of assigned region as needed
• Identify opportunities to educate the community on the benefits of cannabis as medicine for the qualifying conditions
• Must be flexible regarding work schedule and willing to work 40-45 hours per week including evenings, weekends, opening, and closing

Company Overview

Ascend Wellness Holdings, Inc. ("AWH") is a vertically integrated cannabis cultivator, processor and provisioning center operator with assets in Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio and Pennsylvania. We seek to foster a robust and inclusive cannabis industry through a premium, unmatched customer-focused retail experience. We are looking to build a world-class team that will help carry out our mission of helping to shape the future of cannabis as a leading healthcare solution. We are committed to improving the quality of our patient's lives by offering unrivaled quality, consistency and meticulously curated products that satisfy our customers unique, individual needs. When it comes to customer service experience, our dispensaries will set a new standard of excellence, emphasizing health and wellness by a highly knowledgeable team. A team that is committed to our values, our people, and our communities; we are looking for people who are inspired by our vision and stay dedicated to our mission as we continuously expand.

Eeo Statement

Ascend Wellness Holdings, LLC and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring / hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.