What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dispensary Associate - part time position at NewLeaf?
Dispensary Associate
Location: NewLeaf cannabis dispensary, Fairmont, WV
Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities):
· Must work Saturday and Sunday hours.
· May be required to work at sister store in Morgantown.
· 18 years of age or older and a high school graduate.
· Must pass a criminal history background check.
· Passion for providing high-quality cannabis medications and excellent patient care.
· Empathy and compassion when working with patients.
· Provide patients with knowledge and information about the benefits and potential side effects of cannabis medication.
· Dispense cannabis medication in a manner strictly compliant with standard operating procedures and state law.
· Experience using Microsoft Office products and be capable of using various software platforms for performing sales transactions and tracking inventory.
· Effective interpersonal skills including listening to and consulting with patients and excellent written and verbal communication and non-verbal communication skills.
· Must organize and prioritize work.
Position Overview:
Under the supervision of the general manager, the Dispensary Associate will be involved in daily dispensary operations including but not limited to opening, closing, patient check-in, patient communications, patient consultation, order processing and fulfillment, product packaging and labeling, point of sale transactions, inventory tracking, inventory receiving, dispensary organization, and dispensary cleaning.
The ideal candidate will have two years of experience working in a retail setting, providing stellar customer service, tracking and maintaining inventory, and conducting point of sale transactions.
Major Areas of Responsibility include:
· Conduct dispensary Opening and Closing processes.
· Receive patient documentation and perform patient check-in process
· Communicate with patients and consult patients regarding cannabis medications
· Conduct point of sale (POS) transactions
· Maintain inventory system and complete daily inventory counts
· Comply strictly with state medical cannabis rules and regulations
· Comply strictly with company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
· Maintain cleanliness of the dispensary
· Must be able to work 12-32 hours a week according to our dispensary hours including Saturdays and Sundays.
· Will be required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, use hands to perform manual tasks, and lift or move up to 20 pounds (or more with assistance).
· Provide excellent patient care.
· Respond to calls or emails from patients requesting product, training, and general information.
· Management of patient records through the use of software platforms.
· Maintain and update product and patient databases as needed.
· Fulfillment of patient orders including receiving online and phone orders, packaging orders, applying proper labeling, printing out relevant patient information, assembling orders, and conducting point of sale transactions.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Nothing in this job description restricts the company’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made in appropriate circumstances to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of the position.
Reports To: General Manager
FLSA Status: Regular Non-Exempt
About Us: NewLeaf is a West Virginia medical cannabis dispensary is founded by medical and cannabis professionals who are dedicated to providing quality care, cannabis education, and the best possible cannabis products to patients in the Mountain State. Our mission is to increase patient knowledge, create positive patient outcome, and improve quality of life for all. NewLeaf is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to improving the communities we serve. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Expected hours: 12 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Shift:
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- cannabis: 1 year (Required)
- retail sales: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairmont, WV 26554: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15