Pharmacist

Verano; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verano in Hampton, Virginia, is seeking a dedicated Pharmacist to deliver exceptional service in our medical cannabis dispensary. You will check patient certifications, consult on cannabis medications, and manage inventory accurately. Ideal candidates possess a Pharmacy degree and 2-5 years of experience, with strong customer service skills and a willingness to learn about cannabinoids. Join us in our commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in a pharmacy setting.
• Licensed pharmacist without restrictions.
• Ability to work well with diverse groups including patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Check patient certifications via the online portal.
• Review and dispense medical cannabis medication to patients.
• Conduct patient consultations to determine appropriate cannabis programs.
• Maintain inventory control and rotate medicine.
• Support management during audits and maintain compliance.
• Ensure a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Strong Customer Service Skills

Understanding cannabinoids

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD

Job description

Verano Holdings Corp. (Cboe CA: VRNO) (OTCQX: VRNO), one of the U.S. cannabis industry’s leading companies based on historical revenue, geographic scope and brand performance, is a vertically integrated, multi-state operator embracing a mission of saying Yes to plant progress and the bold exploration of cannabis. Verano offers a superior cannabis shopping experience in medical and adult use markets under the Zen Leaf™ and MÜV™ dispensary banners and produces a comprehensive suite of high-quality, regulated cannabis products sold under its diverse portfolio of trusted consumer brands including Verano™, MÜV™, Savvy™, BITS™, Encore™, and Avexia™. Verano’s active operations span 13 U.S. states, comprised of 15 Cultivation and production facilities with over 1,000,000 square feet of cultivation capacity.

Job Summary

The Pharmacist position offers exceptional customer service to all patients and provides consultations to better understand patients’ medical cannabis needs. As a Pharmacist you will be the product expert on-site and must provide a positive and customer‑centric experience for all patients.

This role is expected to spend 20% of the time focused on inventory related activities and is held responsible for engaging in the activity of and maintaining accurate records for inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Check patient certifications via the online portal
• Review patient’s physician recommendations and dispense medical cannabis medication
• Provide individualized patient consultations to determine the best program alongside the physician’s recommendation
• Maintain control of the inventory and rotate the medicine as needed.
• Review and submit the prescription state monitoring program
• Record the removal of damaged and outdated medicine (Greenwaste)
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Work closely with the Management staff to ensure accurate inventory logs
• Support leadership during any schedule or unscheduled audits when necessary
• Responsible for other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD (Licensed without restrictions)
• 2‑5 years of experience
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Eager to learn and understand cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body
• Ability to work effectively with employees, management, patients, governmental agencies, community members, and the general public

Preferred Qualifications

• Retail experience mandatory (Experience at a Walgreens, CVS, etc. is a plus)
• Satisfactory completion of any State‑required Medical Cannabis education programs

Physical and Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to remain in a stationary position, move and/or position oneself, communicate, operate and/or prepare, place, position objects, tools, or controls. The employee must occasionally move packages weighing up to 20 lb. and is able to stand up to 90% of the time. Specific hearing abilities required by this job include hearing in the normal audio range with or without correction. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close observation and the ability to adjust focus. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual, with or without reasonable accommodation, to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Work is performed in a retail environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We place priority in an environment of inclusion, diversity and social justice and are committed to securing a better, brighter way forward for our employees, our markets, and our communities.