Summary: The Dispensary Associate is responsible for providing exceptional patient customer service, educating customers on medical marijuana products, and ensuring accurate and compliant sales transactions. This role supports daily dispensary operations while maintaining a clean, secure environment. Reporting to the Assistant General Manager and General Manager, the associate plays a key role in delivering a professional, efficient, and regulation-compliant dispensary experience.

Requirements:
The Dispensary Associate is cross-trained across all core operational functions, including Patient Intake, Patient Advisor responsibilities, Fulfillment, Patient Services, Sales Floor operations, and Surveillance, in order to support efficient and compliant dispensary operations.

• Patient Intake: Greet and register patients, caregivers, and visitors, ensuring that only authorized individuals are permitted entry into the facility. Utilize the state-mandated tracking system to log patient visits, verify purchase limits, and prevent diversion. Maintain an organized, professional, and clutter-free check-in area and lobby. Communicate patient movement and status to team members through internal communication systems.
• Patient Advisor: Process patient transactions accurately while adhering to all cash-handling procedures and documentation requirements. Review orders with patients to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance using the state-mandated point-of-sale system.
• Fulfillment: Accurately fulfill orders placed through the online ordering platform and ensure all products are properly scanned into the state tracking system. Respond to patient phone inquiries regarding product availability, order status, and order modifications. Maintain an organized, compliant, and secure fulfillment area.
• Patient Service: Answer incoming calls and assist patients with order placement, general inquiries, and education. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of medical marijuana products to provide guidance on methods of use and product effectiveness.
• Sales Floor: Support patient wayfinding by directing individuals to the Pharmacist, order pick-up areas, payment stations, and other designated areas. Provide education on available products and accessories as appropriate.
• Surveillance: Monitor surveillance systems and the facility for unlawful, suspicious, or unsafe activity. Conduct regular inspections of the premises to promote a safe and secure environment.
• Housekeeping: Support the cleanliness and organization of the facility in accordance with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Other Duties: Perform additional duties as assigned to support efficient, compliant, and patient-focused operations.