Job Description

About Maitri Medicinals:

Maitri Medicinals’ vision is to cultivate, produce and dispense quality medical marijuana products for Pennsylvania patients who suffer from qualifying medical conditions and diseases. We are privileged to serve Pennsylvania patients at our three dispensaries in Pittsburgh, Uniontown and Greensburg. Founded by third-generation Southwestern Pennsylvania residents, Maitri is deeply invested in the region’s wellbeing and development. Maitri views Pennsylvania’s medical marijuana program as an opportunity to help patients suffering from serious medical conditions, support intervention efforts to address the region’s opioid crisis, provide career training and lucrative opportunities for local residents in the medical marijuana industry. We recognize that people define and achieve wellness in different ways across a wide spectrum, and serve all patients with open mindedness, kindness, and a desire to learn.

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The Dispensary Medical Provider provides expertise to qualifying patients and caregivers to ensure compliant recommending and dispensing of medical marijuana products, aid in the creation of patient educational materials, and support staff training programs. The Dispensary Medical Provider also works with Dispensary Patient Advisors to ensure effective product advisement and optimal patient care. This position is classified as exempt. The Dispensary Medical Provider reports to the Director of Pharmacy.

Requirements and Responsibilities:

• Directly consults with and advises patients and caregivers about medical marijuana products, consumption methods, and accessories required for its use;
• Advises patients and caregivers about potential contraindications, side effects, and possible drug interactions with other prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or herbal supplements;
• Provides recommendations to qualifying patients and caregivers on types, dosage and consumption methods of medical marijuana products;
• Updates patient certifications with the form and dosage of medical marijuana in the state mandated electronic tracking system;
• Applies pharmaceutical and dispensing expertise and best practices to assist Director of Pharmacy in developing patient care/dispensing policies and procedures;
• Performs research, data analysis, and other support functions to assist with the development of patient educational and supporting materials;
• Researches consumption methods and scientific advancements in the field of medical marijuana;
• Assists in maintaining the company’s internal library of research and development documentation and findings;
• Assists in creating internal training materials for staff regarding consumption methods and scientific advancements in the field of medical marijuana;
• Represents the company in a professional and respectful manner to patients, caregivers, community members, and fellow medical professionals;
• Provides certificate of completion of the Department of Health 4-hour training course.

Position Requirements:

• Valid Pharmacy, Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician’s Assistant license required;
• Minimum of two years of experience in medical field;
• Must demonstrate empathy and a passion for serving patients in need;
• Excellent communication skills required;
• Experience in the medical marijuana field a plus;
• Must be 21 years of age or older;
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check;
• Must be able to successfully complete a 2-hour online instructional course;
• Basic math skills required;
• Must demonstrate a proficiency for technology;
• Willing to work evenings /weekends;
• Able to lift moderate weights (up to 25 lbs.);
• Comfortable being under constant video surveillance.

Maitri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maitri does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

Maitri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Maitri does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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