Healthcare Professional (PA) (Full Time)

The Healthcare Professional (PA) at Green Thumb is responsible for managing cannabis product dispensing, ensuring patient education, and conducting drug utilization reviews. You will be in-store during your shifts, assessing patient certifications, driving retail sales, and ensuring compliance with company policies and state laws. Additionally, you'll communicate product restrictions to the team and provide timely medication info to patients.

To apply for the Healthcare Professional (PA) role at Green Thumb, you must be a registered pharmacist or meet alternative licensing requirements, such as being an M.D., D.O., licensed nurse practitioner, or physician assistant. A minimum of two years of relevant pharmacy experience is required, along with completion of the PA Department of Health's Cannabis Health Professional training certificate.

The training for a Healthcare Professional (PA) at Green Thumb involves completing the Pennsylvania Department of Health's Cannabis Health Professional training certificate. You'll also need to keep up with continuous education regarding cannabis properties, patient counseling, and the latest industry regulations to ensure the highest standard of patient care.

As a Healthcare Professional (PA) at Green Thumb, it's your duty to secure coverage for any time off—whether it’s paid or unpaid. You should communicate any schedule changes to the dispensary managers well in advance while following fair scheduling practices to ensure a seamless operation.

Green Thumb offers a competitive benefits package for Healthcare Professionals (PA), including health, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, mental health programs, a 401(k) plan, daily pay options, and more. This reflects our commitment to supporting the well-being and job satisfaction of our team members.

When responding, ensure you emphasize your knowledge of cannabinoids, their effects on the human body, and how they can aid in various conditions. Mention any relevant training or certifications that demonstrate your expertise in cannabis therapeutics.

Address this question by explaining how you would provide educational resources about the benefits and safety of cannabis. Emphasize your ability to listen to patient concerns and provide a supportive, non-judgmental space for discussion.

Share examples from your past roles where you’ve successfully counselled patients on medication usage, including dosages and potential side effects. Highlight your ability to communicate complex information in an easy-to-understand manner.

Discuss any relevant experience where compliance was crucial, mentioning specific laws related to cannabis if possible. Explain how you prioritize staying current with legal changes and how that impacts your day-to-day responsibilities.

Outline strategies like providing exceptional customer service, ensuring personalized education, and creating loyalty programs that encourage repeat visits. Highlight the importance of relationship-building with patients to foster trust.

Discuss your commitment to ongoing education in the cannabis field, including following reputable sources, attending webinars, and networking with industry professionals to stay informed about the latest research and trends.

Explain your approach to resolving discrepancies, such as doing a thorough review of inventory logs and discussing findings with the dispensary manager. Highlight the importance of accuracy and operational integrity.

Illustrate your teamwork and leadership skills by discussing how you would offer support, share knowledge, and facilitate a positive and collaborative work environment to help your team member improve.

Describe your organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks when faced with high patient volumes. Stress the importance of staying calm under pressure and your experience managing multiple responsibilities effectively.

Discuss the significance of clear communication with both patients and team members. Highlight your belief that effective communication enhances patient education, ensures safety, and builds strong team cohesiveness.