Cannabis Dispensary Pharmacist

Employment Type: Part-Time

Salary: $58 - $60 per hour

Position Overview

The Cannabis Dispensary Pharmacist is a key member of our dispensary team, responsible for ensuring the safe and compliant dispensing of medical cannabis to patients in accordance with Pennsylvania’s Medical Marijuana Program. This position involves providing expert guidance on cannabis therapies, verifying physician certifications, and ensuring accurate patient records. The pharmacist will lead patient consultations, educating them on the therapeutic use of medical cannabis, and recommend appropriate forms of consumption based on individual medical needs. The role also includes maintaining compliance with state regulations and collaborating with dispensary staff to optimize patient care and dispensary operations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct one-on-one patient consultations to provide education on medical cannabis, discuss consumption methods, and recommend appropriate treatments based on physician certifications.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records, documenting consultations, recommendations, and any relevant information while adhering to privacy and data protection regulations.
• Ensure strict compliance with Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana laws and dispensary regulations, including maintaining accurate records, verifying patient certifications, and managing the Prescription Monitoring Program.
• Dispense medical cannabis products according to physician recommendations and patient needs, ensuring proper use and dosage.
• Stay updated on the latest research in cannabis pharmacology, contributing to patient care with evidence-based recommendations and industry developments.
• Collaborate with the Dispensary General Managers and other team members to ensure smooth operations and achieve key performance metrics.

Requirements

• Valid Pennsylvania Pharmacist license, in good standing.
• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
• 1+ years of experience working in a pharmacy setting assisting patients/customers.
• Satisfactory completion of any State-required Medical Cannabis education programs.
• Ability 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.
• Understanding of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations as they pertain to the industry, personnel law, safety regulations, local municipal codes, and organizational rules, regulations, directives, and standard operating procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of cannabis pharmacology and its therapeutic applications, or willingness to acquire this expertise.
• Excellent communication, patient education skills, and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational, and leadership skills.

Physical Requirements

• Stand constantly
• Walk frequently
• Reach and twist/turn with hands and arms
• Climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

Company Information

The Apothecarium, founded in 2011, is a full-service medical and recreational cannabis dispensary with 4 locations in California, 6 locations in Pennsylvania, 4 locations in Maryland, and 3 locations in New Jersey. The Apothecarium prides itself on giving customers access to a wide variety of appropriately priced cannabis products in a safe, well-appointed setting. We believe in, invest in, and deliver, skilled and trained cannabis consultations and consumer experiences that enhance and enrich our customers’ lives and wellness. Come see why our patients and customers choose The Apothecarium for their cannabis buying experience!

Application Instructions

*** Background Check Requirement *** As a condition of employment, a complete background investigation will be conducted based on the rules of the spe