Patient Advocate Team Lead

About the Company

Ayr Wellness is a leading U.S. multi-state cannabis operator with more than 90 licensed retail locations across Florida, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey, Nevada, and soon, Virginia. We cultivate, manufacture, and sell a broad portfolio of high-quality cannabis products, serving both medical patients and adult-use consumers. At Ayr, we value our people and are re-imagining how we work to shape the future of the cannabis industry.

About the Role

The Team Lead provides support to all managers and staff while ensuring retail operations meet company standards. This role oversees daily dispensary operations, handles patient/customer needs, and collaborates with the Store Manager to hire and develop a motivated, compliant team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform leadership functions for a retail medical marijuana dispensary licensed by the Florida Department of Health.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and coach team members.
• Conduct routine inspections to maintain accurate inventory of cannabis products.
• Manage and supervise patient advocate staff activities.
• Update store procedures to ensure best practices for staff and patients.
• Train dispensary staff on company standard operating procedures, product knowledge, and best practices.
• Ensure key performance indicators are captured.
• Manage daily financial reporting and oversee cash handling procedures.
• Develop and maintain staff schedules.
• Communicate patient incidents or high-risk complaints to the Operations Director or Compliance team.
• Oversee HIPAA compliance and protect patient confidentiality.
• Manage patient education and counseling programs, including reviewing and revising disseminated information.
• Maintain awareness of competitive landscape and industry developments.
• Ensure dispensary compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, and directives.
• Strive for patient satisfaction and maintain a patient-friendly environment.
• Ensure product traceability from reception to final sale.
• Receive, verify, and enter inventory into NAV upon shipment arrival.
• Maintain store appearance, including cleanliness and safety of all areas.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Must pass a Level 2 Background Check (FBI).
• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Strong attention to detail and time management.
• High energy, customer-focused, and proactive.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to work with employees, customers, government agencies, and the public.
• Customer Obsessed: Dedicated to creating remarkable experiences for internal and external customers; builds rapport and trust.
• Relationship Building: Provides authentic feedback, builds mutual respect, and encourages team growth.
• Results Oriented: Learns quickly, analyzes successes and failures, and experiments to find solutions.
• Functional/Technical Skill: Possesses knowledge and skills to perform at a high level of accomplishment.

Direct Reports

Patient Advocates

Working Conditions

• Able to accommodate varied shifts, weekends, and some holidays.
• Able to assist patients with disabilities in navigating the dispensary.

Physical Requirements

• Frequent communication with patients/customers regarding medical conditions and product offerings.
• Frequent operation of computer/POS systems and office equipment (printers, phones, photocopiers).
• Ability to remain stationary during patient check-in or register operation.
• Ability to observe and assess patient entry via cameras and inspect IDs.
• Frequent communication with staff via walkie-talkie or headset.
• Constant movement and positioning during sales transactions.
• Ability to move and transport dispensary products/totes up to 30 lbs.