General Manager, Pharmacist

Green Thumb Industries; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the cannabis industry seeks a General Manager, Pharmacist to oversee dispensary operations. The ideal candidate will manage staff, ensure compliance, and educate patients about cannabis products. This role requires strong leadership and operational skills to exceed sales and service goals while maintaining high standards of customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role in a retail setting.
• 3+ years as a licensed pharmacist.

Responsibilities

• Manage and inspire internal staff for customer experience.
• Oversee quality product inventory and financial records.
• Ensure compliance with local and state regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Decision Making

Proactive Thinking

Education

Licensed Pharmacist

Tools

Pharmacy Information Systems

Pharmacy Equipment

Job description

The Role

We're looking for a General Manager, Pharmacist to support our daily dispensary operations. Our perfect candidate is someone who enjoys tackling the details of inventory, financial records, and safety and security measures. We're seeking someone who can hire and shape our local team of passionate team members and serve as an ambassador to the larger community, educating patients about cannabis. A strong leader knows that success is always a group effort and will excel at working with the district leadership to help make sure Green Thumb is best in class at every level.

Team Leadership

• Manage, supervise, and direct the activities of assigned staff and partner with Corporate Recruiting and HR teams to make recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, or advancement of employees


• Coordinate scheduling


• Review performance of other dispensary employees on a regular basis


• Implement dispensary policies and ensure staff follows best practices


• Manage and inspire internal staff to deliver the highest level of customer experience


• Provide education and development for staff about medical cannabis strains, edibles, concentrates, and consumption mechanisms

Operations

• Participate in developing and implementing operational rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to advance GTI's mission, vision, goals, and objectives


• Oversee and manage quality product inventory and financial records


• Work with GTI's VP of Marketing on marketing, promotions, and the maintenance of reports as they pertain to the daily operations and financials of the dispensary


• Manage financial records and cash handling procedures


• Work with GTI's management team to create budgets and forecast sales


• Set sales, service, and profit goals and lead staff to exceed them


• Work with wholesalers to negotiate and procure an adequate supply of quality products


• Ensures the Pharmacy/Dispensary operates in accordance to local and state regulations as well as GTI company policies & standards

Customer Service

• Ensure the safety and satisfaction of every patient


• Maintain in-depth knowledge of every product and strain in the store, as well as industry-wide product knowledge


• Compound and dispense medications accurately for delivery to patient care areas


• Provides timely and accurate medication information to patients


• Consults patients and assesses patient's certification to determine best course of treatment


• Processes all medication order information into an electronic health record to ensure accuracy of records regarding past, current and future dispensing and charging


• Maintain a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile. Oversee the packaging labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines


• Partner with Community Outreach to provide accurate information to patients, medical providers, and the community at large while serving as a positive representation of GTI in the community

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a supervisory or management role in a retail setting


• 3+ years as a licensed pharmacist


• Current and active Pharmacists license


• Constant interpersonal communication


• Accountability for others


• Balanced and intuitive decision making


• Practical and proactive thinking


• Lead an organized workplace


• Cannabis experience preferred


• Knowledge and/or ability to use pharmacy information systems


• Knowledge and ability to use automated and conventional pharmacy equipment

Additional Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age


• Must possess valid driver's license or state ID


• Must pass any and all required background checks


• Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry


• Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 30 pounds (100 pounds with assistance).


• This job function may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching