Ayr Wellness Careers

Company Description 

AYR Wellness is a publicly traded, multi-state cannabis company with more than 85 dispensaries. We are one of the largest scale producers of high-quality cannabis in the U.S., and our purpose is to be a force for good. People are at the heart of everything we do, and we are passionate about bringing progress and positive changes to our communities, our industry, and our world.   

Our talented and reliable team members are the foundation of our business and investing in exceptional talent is paramount to our success. The key to building a culture where everyone can thrive starts and ends with our teams. Their collective courage and kyndness sets AYR apart. Your career growth at AYR is limitless, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone can flourish and win together. 

Job Summary 

The Pharmacist will provide patient consultations in a virtual or in-person setting and serve as subject matter expert on cannabis pharmacological knowledge. 

Duties and Responsibilities  

• Conduct virtual or in-person individual patient consultations to determine the best therapy in conjunction with the recommendations made by patient's physician.
• Verify patient certifications for medication through the PA Department of Health website.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant statutes, regulations, and directives of the PA Medical Marijuana Program
• Protect patient rights by adhering to HIPAA guidelines and maintaining the confidentiality of medical and financial information.
• Remain up to date with company research in connection with the palliative and curative potential of cannabis and its constituent cannabinoid chemicals to enhance the pharmacological understanding and medicinal value of cannabis and its potential to alleviative effects on symptoms and debilitating conditions.
• Understand how different patients or their debilitating illnesses interact with specific cannabis properties, brands, strains, dosages, potencies, and forms of delivery.
• Participate in physician and provider outreach and education programs.

Qualifications 

• Current Pennsylvania residence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Clinical or research experience a plus.
• Excellent customer / patient service skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with employees, management, patients, governmental agencies, community members and the 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.

Education  

• State licensure to practice pharmacy is required.
• BS Pharm degree minimum required (Doctorate/Pharm.D. preferred).

Experience  

• 2+ years' experience working in a customer facing pharmacy setting.

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, and Attitude) 

• Customer Obsessed – Dedicated to creating a remarkable experience for customers; builds rapport and maintains meaningful and effective relationships creating trustful, authentic connections; viewed as a good listener and is easy to approach and talk to.
• Relationship Building - viewed as a truthful individual who shares authentic and constructive feedback in a respectful manner in the spirit of being a force for good; builds mutual respect and trust by listening, learning and acting with compassion to encourage others in discovering their genius; takes responsibility for mistakes and offers impactful solutions; recognizes personal strengths and weaknesses; seeks and openly welcomes feedback for continuous improvement and personal growth.

Direct reports  

• No direct reports

Physical requirements 

•  on-site

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.  

At AYR Wellness, our vision is to be a force for good in all we do and to bring lasting positive change to our communities, our industry, and our world. And it wouldn’t be possible without our exceptionally talented team. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer that celebrates the uniqueness of each employee and supports their individual journey in finding their genius and pursuing their passion. 

AYR Wellness is committed to the policy that all persons have equal access to employment. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, persons with disabilities, women, and the LGBTQ+ community, regardless of age, gender, religion, marital or veterans’ status.