Per Diem Pharmacist (Cannabis) – Connecticut
About The Position
Shangri-La Dispensaries, founded in 2019, aims to provide a premium cannabis experience focused on education, wellness, and trust. Initially a medical cannabis company, it has expanded to serve both medical and adult-use customers across multiple states. Shangri-La emphasizes professionalism, compliance, and community involvement, striving for responsible, welcoming, and elevated cannabis retail. The company values clarity, accountability, and people, fostering a culture of learning and ownership with engaged and accessible leadership. This Per Diem Pharmacist role in Connecticut offers an opportunity to provide clinical coverage and support across Shangri-La's Connecticut dispensaries. It is ideal for licensed pharmacists seeking flexible scheduling while contributing to a patient-focused, compliance-driven organization. The role involves supporting patient consultations, verifying medical cannabis transactions, and fulfilling pharmacist-required compliance functions, working collaboratively with Operations, Compliance, and store leadership to ensure seamless pharmacist coverage and an excellent patient experience.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Connecticut Pharmacist License.
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree.
- Minimum three years of pharmacist experience in a regulated healthcare or pharmacy environment.
- Strong understanding of compliance-driven documentation and regulatory requirements.
- Excellent communication and patient education skills.
- Ability to travel between Connecticut retail locations as needed.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Cannabis industry experience.
- Experience working in retail pharmacy or outpatient clinical settings.
- Experience supporting regulatory audits and inspections.
- Experience training or mentoring pharmacy staff.
Responsibilities
- Conduct medical cannabis consultations in accordance with Connecticut regulations.
- Educate patients on product selection, administration methods, dosing considerations, and responsible cannabis use.
- Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients and dispensary staff.
- Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and regulatory compliance during all patient interactions.
- Review and verify medical cannabis transactions completed by Dispensary Technicians.
- Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and compliant before final approval.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with Connecticut regulations and company standards.
- Identify and resolve documentation deficiencies as needed.
- Maintain compliance with all Connecticut pharmacy and medical cannabis regulations.
- Complete pharmacist-required documentation accurately and timely.
- Support regulatory audits, inspections, and compliance initiatives when scheduled.
- Stay current on regulatory changes affecting Connecticut medical cannabis operations.
- Partner with store leadership to ensure smooth daily operations during pharmacist coverage.
- Provide coaching and guidance to Dispensary Technicians regarding patient interactions and regulatory requirements.
- Support training initiatives and reinforce company standards when working in stores.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly compensation.
- Flexible scheduling that works around your primary practice.
- Opportunity to gain or expand cannabis pharmacy experience.
- Supportive leadership and collaborative culture.
- Meaningful patient interactions in a growing and highly regulated industry.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
