Dispensary Associate

About the role

The Dispensary Agent is responsible for interacting with, educating, and advising patients face-to-face and by phone, record-keeping, assisting with inventory and cash management as well as interacting with local service providers. The Dispensary Agent will be cross-trained in all order fulfillment activities which includes preparing orders, entering product information, calling patients with product requests and admitting patients when the Security Guard is otherwise occupied.

Responsibilities

• Greets members in person or on the phone; schedules appointments; oversees member intake and renewal procedures
• Maintains member records in compliance with State law and Company policy
• Answers questions about the law and the Company from members and others
• Assists members in selecting medicine; advises and educates them about safe dosage and other aspects of this medicine
• Affords assistance to the Dispensary Manager with inventory and cash management, daily and weekly
• Maintains a clean, safe, welcoming environment inside and outside the facility
• Other duties may be assigned by the Dispensary Manager according to Company needs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced client-service intensive industry – hospitality and retail backgrounds preferred
• Computer & equipment operations necessary for running an office/retail center (POS systems; Word; Excel; office equipment such as copiers/telephone systems)
• Familiarity with history and varieties of medical marijuana preferred but not required
• Outstanding phone and in-person customer service skills
• Thriving to perform job duties in a fast-paced environment with the ability to stay even keeled in periods of stress
• Demonstrated proactivity, flexibility, adaptability and multi-tasking
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and ethical conduct
• Strong written and oral interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively plan and prioritize
• Ability to focus, attention to detail
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Absolute reliability and honesty

Perks & Benefits

• Full suite of medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee life insurance and supplemental life
• Spouse and child life and ADD&D
• Pet insurance
• FSA and HAS available based on eligibility

Work Environment And Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Making extended time standing, walking, bending and reaching
• Carrying up to 50lbs for up to a distance of 100ft may be required
• Occasional extended and repetitive use of arms, hands and fingers to cut and manipulate small objects
• Working in a humid and pollinated environment

E-Verify Participation Notice

This Employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. What is E-Verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system that compares information from and employee’s Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.