JOB SUMMARY

The Retail Pharmacist ensures that our patients’ needs are met and exceeded delivering remarkable customer service. The Pharmacist will also provide patients with excellent product knowledge, effective service, and an approachable attitude.

Who You Are

• You are energetic, possess strong interpersonal skills and work well with others. Collaboration is key to our team’s success! 
• You enjoy people! Consulting our customers, listening to their needs and providing an exceptional experience is vital to achieving customer loyalty. 
• You inspire others! You are a leader who has a passion for coaching, developing, and influencing your teams while driving a profitable business. You have proven success building a high-performance team! 
• You hold yourself to a high level of integrity and lead by example. In an industry that is highly regulated, we trust in our employee’s commitment to always do the right thing. 

CORE JOB DUTIES 

• Dispense medical cannabis medications based on patient’s physician recommendations
• Individual patient consultations to determine the best therapy in conjunction with the recommendations made by patient’s physician
• Maintain control of the inventory and rotates the inventory as needed
• Submit and review the state prescription monitoring program
• Comply with state laws as regulated by the state medical cannabis program
• Maintain records along with removing outdated and damaged drugs from the dispensary inventory
• Supervise the work results of support personnel; maintaining current pharmacist registration
• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations
• Maintain pharmacological knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; working to establish personal networks
• Support marketing content creation on by-project basis

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND SKILLS  

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or PharmD
• 1+ years experience working in a pharmacy setting assisting patients/customers
• An active pharmacist license in good standing without restrictions registered in the state of Pennsylvania 
• Excellent customer service skills
• Satisfactory completion of any State required Medical Cannabis education programs
• Ability to learn and understand 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
• 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

BENEFITS

Cresco Labs is proud to offer eligible employees a robust offering of benefits including, major medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(K)-match program, FSA/HSA programs, LTD/STD options, life insurance and AD&D.  We also offer eligible employees paid holidays and paid time off.  Other rewards may include annual discretionary bonuses, stock options as well as participation in our employee discount program. Benefits eligibility for permanent positions may vary by full-time or part-time roles, location, or position.

About the Job:

The Pharmacist will perform a variety of duties including, but not limited to, dispensing of medications and patient consultation. The Pharmacist serves as medical expert, brand ambassador, patient advocate, staff mentor and supervisor. The Pharmacist will serve as the Manager on Duty when necessary in the absence of the General Manager or other leadership staff.

• Duties include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

  • Lead by example through being the ultimate illustration of service, dedication, pace and energy.
  • Provide patient consultation as needed.
  • Assist with ensuring store activities and staff are in compliance with state guidelines.
  • Maintain all confidential information according to HIPAA policies and procedures.
  • Ensure all SOP’s are implemented and followed.
  • Perform Manager on Duty (MOD) functions as needed, including store opening and closing activities and staff supervision.
  • Foster a workplace that supports Holistic Industries’ aim to be the Best Place to Work, Shop, and Invest in Cannabis.
  • All other duties as assigned, or any reasonable request by any member of management.
  • Must complete a mandatory 4 Hour Pharmacist certification required by the PA Department of Health in addition to the PA Train dispensary employee certification.
  • Required by the Department of Health to check Patient certifications through the Patient Portal upon all dispensing events while on duty.
  • Occasionally assist in cash handling procedures including but not limited to preparing deposits, closing drawers, transport manifests, and daily activity logs.

About You:

General:

• Regulations require that incumbent be at least 21 years of age and able to obtain and maintain marijuana work credentials

Education/Experience:

• Must be a licensed Pharmacist in the state of PA.
• Must obtain and maintain all state-required Pharmacist training and certification.
• Must be a minimum of 18 years of age.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain medical marijuana work credentials following an extensive fingerprint background check.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong compliance mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and focused.
• Computer skills and point of sale register experience.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and also as part of a team and establish productive working relationships.

We're looking for an On-Site Specialty Pharmacy Care Coordinator in Pittsburgh, PA to help us make specialty medications more accessible and affordable for patients. Keep reading to learn more about the role, our team and why House Rx is the right next step in your career. 

About the Role

As a pivotal member of the House Rx team, you will work closely with specialty care clinics and the House Rx team to improve the specialty pharmacy experience for oncology patients and their caregivers.  This is an onsite role at an office location in Pittsburgh, PA. 

What You’ll Do

• Complete end to end prior authorizations for specialty medications
• Source financial assistance on behalf of patients
• Process pharmacy claims
• Coordinate medication dispensing and shipping
• Dispensing functions including medication ordering, labeling and ensuring proper verification is complete
• Improve the patient experience by answering questions and requests
• Act as a liaison between the patient, their provider and the pharmacist

About You

• You have mastered all the core pharmacy technician skills, such as processing claims and dispensing medications, and are ready to expand your career
• You are comfortable engaging with patients, providers, and all members of the care team both in-person and over the phone
• You have experience navigating specialty medication benefits investigation, prior authorization, and financial assistance
• You are excited about working in a start-up environment and helping to build workflows and processes from the ground up
• You enjoy learning new technologies and are proficient in some common pharmacy software systems (QS1, ComputerRx, PioneerRx, WAM, etc). Bonus points if you have worked in EMR systems (EPIC, Cerner, NextGen, etc) or specialty pharmacy systems (Therigy, Asembia1, ScriptMed, etc)
• You are familiar with specialty medications, including medications used in autoimmune, endocrinology, and oncology. Willingness to learn therapeutic areas you are not familiar with is great
• You are a creative problem solver interested in positively impacting each patient’s pharmacy experience
• You are an initiative taking individual contributor who can also promote teamwork and collaboration amongst colleagues 
• Pharmacy technician, licensed practical nurse or similar licensure as may be required in the applicable state
• Technician registration or licensure in State of employment, national certification as CPhT is preferred

Excited about the opportunity, but worried you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyway, and give us both the chance to find out.

Expected Hourly Rate:  $25/hr - $32/hr

This range represents the low and high end of the anticipated base salary/wage. The actual base salary/wage will depend on several factors, including experience, knowledge, and skills. Actual compensation packages may include other elements equity, paid time off and benefits.

Why You Should Join Our Team

A career at House Rx offers the chance to work with a talented group of entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals, and technology builders who are passionate about improving specialty care and making it easier for patients to access the medication that they need.

At House Rx, we strive to build and maintain an environment where employees from all backgrounds are valued, respected and have the opportunity to succeed. You'll find a culture that supports open communication, embracing failure as a learning opportunity, and always being open to new ideas—no matter how radical. We are a remote-first company, however some pharmacy operations roles require onsite clinic presence. We’re committed to creating a positive and collaborative culture to achieve our mission, all while supporting our team members in all aspects of their lives—at home, at work and everywhere in between. 

In particular, we offer:

• Paid time off
• Generous parental leave 
• Comprehensive healthcare, vision and dental benefits
• Competitive salary and equity stake

We’re backed by forward-thinking investors committed to transforming healthcare, including Bessemer Venture Partners, First Round Capital, LRV Health, Khosla Ventures, Maverick Ventures, 1984.vc, and Character.