Forest Aide jobs in Springfield, OH

The Forest is a medical marijuana dispensary that serves patients in need with educational materials, a knowledgeable staff, and wide-range of high quality products that ensure every customer is empowered to make the right product choice. Our dispensary staff is dedicated to providing individual support and consultation to every patient to ensure safe and effective relief.

The Forest is seeking additional staff to join our dynamic team in Springfield, Ohio. We have full and part-time positions available. Must have weekend, evening, and holiday availability.

Position Summary:

The dispensary professional is responsible for guiding customers through the process of selecting the appropriate product for their needs and by providing education of medical cannabis products. The dispensary professional is responsible for one-on-one interaction with customers from the time they walk in the store to the time they leave with their purchase and will provide excellent customer service while making them feel empowered and confident in their decision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Register patients/caregivers into the system using their MMJ card and identification used to obtain the card, verify the recommendation and status the MMJ card with the OHMM registry; confirm all required profile fields are complete; check guest into the POS system
• Using OARRS, verify days’ supply available when checking patient or caregiver in, when recommending a medication to avoid over administering medication, and at check out to make sure they are not being oversold
• Adhere to any doctors’ notes in the system for dosing, medication type, and administration of medication
• Provide education to patients on product types, uses, and dosage to ensure maximum benefit for their qualifying condition and symptoms
• Confirm medication pulled matches the medication entered into the POS by checking product labels against the patients’ cart
• Make certain all labeling requirements are completed at check out
• Assist patients in person and by phone with inquiries and concerns
• Adheres to and educates patients on Ohio laws and regulations as it relates to the Medical Marijuana Control Program including methods of consumption and administration
• Ensure compliance with applicable state and local laws through all stages of the sale of medical cannabis
• Provide support to the Dispensary Manager, as requested, to ensure daily operations of the dispensary run smoothly, properly, and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have a high school diploma, or the equivalent
• Must be able to pass all background check and licensing requirements as set forth by the Division of Cannabis Control
• Retail or hospitality experience, preferred
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without an accommodation
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

The ideal candidate will have experience in retail, hospitality, or patient care and will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the following Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
• Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services and sales control systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; active listening skills
• Excellent customer service skills with the ability to maintain composure during stressful situations
• Ability to maintain a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Must have good computer skills with the ability to learn new software and programs quickly
• Must have an eye for details