Pharmacist

Verano•Virginia Beach, VA

20d

About The Position

The Pharmacist provides customer service and consultations to help patients understand their medical cannabis needs. The role serves as the on-site product expert and aims to provide a positive, patient-centered experience. Approximately 20% of the position’s time is devoted to inventory activities, including maintaining accurate inventory records. The Pharmacist reviews patient certifications and physician recommendations, dispenses medical cannabis medication, and provides individualized consultations in alignment with physician recommendations. The role maintains inventory and accurate records, supports audits, and works in a retail environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD.
Unrestricted pharmacist license.
2–5 years of experience.
Strong customer service skills.
Willingness to learn about cannabinoids and how they interact with the human body.
Ability to work effectively with employees, management, patients, governmental agencies, community members, and the general public.
Retail experience is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

Experience at a Walgreens, CVS, or similar retailer is a plus.
Satisfactory completion of any state-required Medical Cannabis education programs.

Responsibilities

Check patient certifications through the online portal.
Review physician recommendations and dispense medical cannabis medication.
Provide individualized patient consultations to determine an appropriate program alongside the physician’s recommendation.
Maintain inventory and rotate medicine as needed.
Review and submit information to the prescription state monitoring program.
Record the removal of damaged and outdated medicine (Greenwaste).
Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Work with management staff to ensure accurate inventory logs.
Support leadership during scheduled and unscheduled audits when necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.