Patient Care Specialist Part-Time (Proper Brands)

Vireo Health; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Proper Brands in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Part-Time Budtender (Cannabis Patient Care Specialist) to deliver an exceptional patient experience and educate customers on dispensary products. This role requires weekend shifts and evening availability, with starting pay at $15/hour.

The ideal candidate has at least 1+ year in retail and guest services, strong communication, and a passion for medical cannabis. Compliance with state laws and a customer-first mindset are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• 1+ year in retail and guest services.
• Ability to quickly adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer-service orientation and positive attitude.
• Willingness to obtain Missouri Agent ID by start date.

Responsibilities

• Delivers an exceptional patient experience for Proper Cannabis patients.
• Maintains knowledge of dispensary products and medicinal qualities.
• Enter sales orders into the POS system and handle payments.
• Assist team during peak volumes and maintain dispensary cleanliness.
• Educate patients on products and tailor recommendations to needs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Job description

Patient Care Specialist Part-Time (Proper Brands)

St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Sep 4, 2026

$15/hour

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-TimeBudtender (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:

Delivers an exceptional patient experience, including, but not limited to:

• 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;

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.

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.