Pharmacist

Position Overview:

The Pharmacist is responsible for consulting with qualified patients and caregivers and administering approved medical marijuana products. The Pharmacist serves as the Company's "Clinical Director" for our dispensaries in the state of Maryland and assists customers and patients understand any and all drug interacactions, possible side effects, potential counter indications and the differing strengths and effects of medical cannabis. This position requires that the incumbent maintain an active state pharmacist license and certifies as the Clinical Director for the MD business.

Schedule: Full Time 

Location: May be based out of any of our three MD dispensaries with a preference for Frederick, MD.

Major Areas of Responsibility include:

• Ensuring compliance with all State Medical Marijuana Program rules and regulations governing the Act including dispensary staff training and education.
• Clinical directors are responsible for educating qualifying patients and caregivers in the following areas:
  • Potential drug-to-drug interactions, including interactions with alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, and supplements; 
  • Possible side effects or contraindications of medical cannabis use; 
  • The potential for differing strengths and effects of medical cannabis strains; and 
  • Different methods, forms, and routes of medical cannabis administration.
• Clinical directors are responsible for training dispensary agents on the following: 
• • Guidelines for providing information to qualifying patients related to risks, benefits, and side effects associated with medical cannabis; 
  • Recognizing signs and symptoms of substance abuse; and 
  • Guidelines for refusing to provide medical cannabis to an individual who appears to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. 

Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Knowledge & Abilities):

• All applicants must be at least 21 years of age.

• Bachelor’s degree in the pharmaceutical sciences; Pharm. D. preferred.
• An active license in good standing without restrictions.
• Satisfactory completion of the State Medical Use of Marijuana CME designation.
• Familiarity with computers.
• Recent experience (within the last 5 years) with patient-oriented drug delivery systems and a passion for patient care and service delivery.

Additional Abilities Required:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, or sit for extended periods of time, use hands to perform manual tasks, and lift or move up to 10 pounds (or more with assistance). Must be able to speak and communicate verbally with co-workers, customers, vendors, etc. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Travel: 0%

FLSA status: Exempt (Full Time)

Pay: We anticipate this position's salary range between $120K and $125K based on experience, skills and certifications.

Note: 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.

About The Cannabist Company (d.b.a gLeaf Medical):

The Cannabist Company, formerly known as Columbia Care, is one of the most experienced cultivators, manufacturers and providers of cannabis products and related services, with licenses in 14 U.S. jurisdictions. The Company operates 75 facilities including 56 dispensaries and 19 cultivation and manufacturing facilities, including those under development. Columbia Care, now The Cannabist Company, is one of the original multi-state providers of cannabis in the U.S. and now delivers industry-leading products and services to both the medical and adult-use markets. In 2021, the Company launched Cannabist, its retail brand, creating a national dispensary network that leverages proprietary technology platforms. The company offers products spanning flower, edibles, oils and tablets, and manufactures popular brands including dreamt, Seed & Strain, Triple Seven, Hedy, gLeaf, Classix, Press, and Amber. For more information, please visit www.cannabistcompany.com.

Recognized for its comprehensive benefits, ongoing training opportunities and commitment to diversity and equity inclusion both internally and with external vendors, The Cannabist Company has earned a spot on mg Magazine’s America’s Top Cannabis Industry Employers list.

The Cannabist Company provides full-time employees with an excellent benefits and compensation package including but not limited to competitive wages, paid holidays, vacation and sick time, 401K with company match, multiple health plan choices, dental, vision, pet and life insurances, 100% paid short-term disability, optional long-term disability insurance and more!

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Salary : $120,000 - $125,000