Dispensary Associate - Health For Life

divh2Dispensary Associate/h2pThis Dispensary Associate position is full-time and is located at the Health For Life dispensary in Bethesda, MD. iAnthus Capital Management is a multi-state operator, encompassing the full spectrum of cannabis enterprises, from cultivation to processing to retailing. Cannabis will be the next great transformative industry - not just because it has the power to change peoples lives (especially those suffering from chronic ailments) but also because it will impact many other industries, from agriculture to pharmaceuticals to alcoholic beverages. Our mission is to create the most valuable cannabis brands and network of cannabis operations and distribution nationally. At iAnthus, you will be given opportunities for career development, a flexible work environment, excellent benefits, a wellness program and the ability to interact with and learn from leaders in the cannabis industry./ph3Who You Are:/h3pYou have a strong desire to learn and to contribute to a team. You are passionate about making an inclusive, positive, and compliant workforce. You can effectively manage your time and focus on ensuring data integrity and accuracy for your projects. If you would like to work in a fast-paced environment and are interested in building something meaningful with the rest of the iAnthus team, we would love to hear from you!/ph3Professional Competencies:/h3ulliPositive attitude/liliExceptional attention to detail and organized/liliStrong interpersonal and teamwork skillset/liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills/liliAbility to multi-task, prioritize, and work in a fast-paced environment/li/ulh3Benefits:/h3ulli12 days of Paid Time Off/liliNine Paid Holidays/liliPaid Sick Leave/liliPaid Parental Leave/liliMedical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and Transit Benefits/liliEmployer Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance/liliWellness Program/liliEmployee Assistance Program/liliAbility to work in a growing company where your talents and skills can have a positive impact/li/ulh3Summary/Objective/h3pThe Dispensary Associate reporting directly to the Dispensary Manager, Retail Operations, is responsible for assisting in all daily operations of a Dispensary, being part of a patient-centric team and achieving iAnthus company initiatives. Additionally, the Dispensary Associate maintains the policies and procedures of iAnthus and ensures compliance with all state and local laws and regulations. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:/pulliEngage and educate patients in a positive manner/liliEnsure patient intake forms are accurate and complete/liliAssist in qualifying patients for our Verified Financial Hardship (VFH) program/liliMaintain compliance with all local and state regulations/liliPerform general office work, such as filing records, operating copy machines, and using email/liliProvide Dispensary General and Assistant Managers with patient feedback on a timely basis/liliMaintain proper recordkeeping such as patient intake forms, cash handling records, chain of custody documents and waste disposal logs/liliParticipate in 1-minute meetings at the start of every shift to ensure uniformity in message and goals/liliConsistently deliver excellent, and compassionate patient services/liliParticipate in monthly product inventory review/li/ulh3Training Development/h3ulliEnsure that all patients are greeted with a helpful, pleasant and compassionate attitude, making every interaction a positive experience./liliProficient on HIPAA and confidentiality requirements./liliProficient in inventory management and point of sale platform and DPH Virtual Gateway system./liliCurrent on product knowledge and proper dosage./liliEnsuring that all team members are maintaining current iAnthus policies and procedures as well as all state and local laws and regulations./liliReviewing and updating patient educational materials/liliParticipating in quarterly team meetings. Driving Business/Sales/liliReviewing sales daily and best practices to achieve goals, with team members./liliTrained on patient services, including patient intake, product knowledge and proper dosage/liliParticipating in 1-minute meetings, at the start of every shift, to ensure consistency in message and goals./liliDelivering excellent, and compassionate patient services./li/ulh3Company Culture/h3ulliBeing an iAnthus brand ambassador and representing the brand appropriately./liliBuilding relationships with community leaders and trust from our neighbors./liliFollowing and implementing iAnthuss core values, including respect, diversity, sustainability, research and service./liliEnsuring adherence to iAnthuss cultural principles./liliMaintains Dispensary aesthetic according to iAnthus brand, including music selection and daily Dispensary cleanliness./liliParticipates and embraces a highly motivated team environment./liliImplementing brand sales marketing strategies./li/ulh3Qualifications and Education/h3ulliMust be at least 21 years old, have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation/liliExperience in retail, hospitality or patient services, preferred/liliMust be able to work a flexible schedule (nights and/or weekends)/liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills, along with basic math skills/liliParticipates and embraces a highly motivated team environment/liliExperience in a fast paced, high transaction environment, preferred/liliStrong organizational and decision-making skills/liliMust be computer literate POS experience is desirable/liliHigh school graduate/liliExperience in retail, hospitality or patient services, preferred./liliExcellent verbal and written communication skills/liliBasic math skills./liliAbility to work in a team environment/liliExperienced in a fast paced, high transaction environment./liliHaving good organizational skills./liliHaving decision making skills./liliBeing analytical./liliBeing detail oriented./liliBeing proactive./liliGreen Flower and/or Ganjier Certificate holder preferred./li/ulh3Physical and Environmental Requirements/h3ulliAbility to work a minimum of 8 hours a day and rotating shifts/liliFlexible schedule availability including nights, weekends and holidays/liliAbility to lift, push, and pull 50 pounds/liliAbility to sit, squat, bend, and kneel repetitively throughout a work day/liliAbility to stand for extended periods of time/liliAbility to use a ladder (up to 12 ft. extension) and general hardware tools needed for common repairs/liliAbility and willingness to work in the following conditions:/liliGeneral office environment/liliExtended computer usage/liliExtended phone usage including teleconferences,/liliWork environments that include exposure to, but not limited to, fumes, dust, odors, heights, indoor AC, no AC, motion, and noise./li/ulpThe pay for this position is $19/hr with cash tips. Management reserves the right to assign other job duties as necessary. Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. iAnthus Capital Management provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training./p/div