Dispensary Pharmacist

Job Description

Job Description

Dispensary Pharmacist

Ethos Cannabis

Website : www.ethoscannabis.com

Company Overview :

Ethos Cannabis is a multi-state cannabis company with operations in the cultivation, processing and dispensing of cannabis in Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Ohio and Maryland and we are pursuing expansion opportunities.

Our goal is to have a clear and compelling consumer-centric vision focused on helping individuals feel and live better through their experiences with cannabis.

Our mission is supported by our relationship with Jefferson Health, a leading academic medical center in the U.S., dedicated to collecting and analyzing valuable real-world data and developing educational initiatives with a focus on patient outcomes and quality of life.

Jefferson Health is our Academic Clinical Research Center partner for vertically integrated operations under development in Pennsylvania.

Our principals have significant experience investing in healthcare, consumer products, and regulated markets and have been actively focused on the cannabis industry since 2015.

Our leadership at Ethos Cannabis have experience developing and leading a successful and respected cannabis operator in the U.S.

Position Summary / Objective :

The Pharmacist is responsible for managing the dispensing of cannabis products to Ethos patients at our dispensary and for providing patients with an excellent customer experience.

In addition, the Pharmacist will ensure patients receive the correct dosage as well as education and counseling as needed.

The Pharmacist is expected to complete a prospective drug utilization review to assess the appropriateness of the therapy, dose, route, duration, allergies and drug interactions, contraindications, and possible misuse.

We are building a strong ethical and team-oriented culture at Ethos and are looking for this position to help ensure this vision.

We are seeking a passionate, driven, detailed oriented and collaborative Pharmacist. Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Previous cannabis retail experience is preferred.

Responsibilities :

• Become proficient with the point-of-sale system (MJ Freeway)
• Ensure compliance with all Pennsylvania Medical Marijuana Program rules and regulations
• Dispense medical cannabis medications based on patient's physician recommendations
• Provide individual patient consultations to determine the best therapy in conjunction with the recommendations made by patient's physician
• Willing to conduct other dispensary tasks, such as greeting patients at reception and working the sales floor; contribute to the dispensary team's efforts
• Submit and review the state prescription monitoring program
• Comply with state laws as regulated by the Pennsylvania medical cannabis program
• Maintain records along with removing outdated and damaged drugs from dispensary inventory
• Supervise the work results of support personnel; maintaining current pharmacist registration
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; working to establish professional networks
• Support marketing content creation on by-project basis
• Give guidance to a team of Medical Professionals while reporting directly to the General Manager

Qualifications

Education :

PharmD active license in good standing without restrictions

Capabilities and Skills :

• Cannabis experience preferred
• High energy, patient focused
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn and understand cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body
• Ability to work effectively with employees, management, a diverse patient base, 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
• Ability to provide timely and accurate medication information to patients
• Ability to communicate potential problems and likely solutions to the prescriber
• Maintain a comprehensive pharmacy patient profile; oversee the packaging labeling, and distribution of medications for all patients and employees according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines
• Complete the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Cannabis Health Professional training
• Knowledge and / or ability to use pharmacy information systems
• Proficient with computers and POS systems
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization
• Leadership and interpersonal skills

Work Experience :

• 1 to 3 years of related experience in managing a pharmacy operation
• Work history that demonstrates stability, progressive responsibility, and willingness to accept new duties

Other Requirements :

• Extended time sitting, walking, bending, and reaching is possible
• Must pass stringent background test requirements of Pennsylvania
• Must be a Registered Pharmacist in the state of Pennsylvania, with an active unrestricted license in good standing
• Must complete the Pennsylvania Department of Health 4-Hour CME Course : http : / / www.medicalmarijuana.pa.gov /
• Availability for our other Pittsburgh dispensaries, as needed

Compensation :

Competitive salary

This position is classified as Exempt and is not eligible for overtime pay.

Ethos Cannabis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in the recruitment, selection, or advancement of employees on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, creed, age, religion, marital status, disability, political affiliation, or on any other basis prohibited by law.

Employment opportunities shall be provided for applicants with disabilities and reasonable accommodation(s) shall be made to meet the physical or mental limitations of qualified applicants or employees.