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About GTI
Green Thumb Industries (GTI), a national cannabis consumer packaged goods company and retailer, is dedicated to providing dignified access to safe and effective cannabis while giving back to the communities in which they serve. As a vertically integrated company, GTI manufactures and sells a well-rounded suite of branded cannabis products including flower, concentrates, edibles, and topicals. The company also owns and operates a rapidly growing national chain of retail cannabis stores called RISEĀ. Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, GTI has 11 manufacturing facilities, licenses for 72 retail locations and operations across 12 U.S. markets. Established in 2014, GTI employs approximately 600 people and serves thousands of patients and customers each year. GTI was named a Best Workplace 2018 by Crains Chicago Business. More information is available at GTIgrows.com.
The Role
Join our team in Effingham, IL as a Patient Care Specialist. In this role, your main responsibility will be to assist patients in selecting appropriate medical cannabis products for their needs and are the product expert on duty at the store. Patient Care Specialists engage in one-on-one interaction with patients from the time they walk into the retail area until they check out and exit the store. Compliance with applicable rules and regulations as implemented by the state and GTI, The Clinic Effingham, is required.
Our ideal Patient Care Specialists should be friendly and upbeat, much like a barista in your favorite coffee shop. It's our hope that our patients are drawn to our Patient Care Specialists and The Clinic Effingham because of our service, our products and our approachable and knowledgeable demeanor.
Responsibilities
Help customers in the retail location in accordance with GTI's mission, vision, goals, and objectives.
Follow established policies for sales and customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
Maintain in-depth knowledge of every product and strain in the store.
Help customers make the right choices by knowing how different methods of cannabis consumption affect our patients differently and suggesting dosage starting points and upward titration for inexperienced patients.
Complete any work assigned during scheduled shift, including:
Correct cash handling and discount application
Verification of proper paperwork, documentation and ID for patients
Accurate use and maintenance of the Point Of Sale (POS) system; Accurate and timely data entry of patient profiles in both the POS system and the state's electronic verification system
Maintenance of hard copy files (when required)
Assistance in verifying order deliveries for accuracy
Security measures and safety compliance
Maintenance of an organized and clean store
Management of visitor log
Maintenance of open communication with the management team and other coworkers
Reporting of employee issues or patient situations
Provide any necessary support to the management team to ensure retail store operations run smoothly, properly and in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations, including: daily activities, maintenance, and patient information for any reported issues and/or complaints
Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Recent and relevant hospitality and/or retail experience required
Excellent customer service skills
Knowledge and adherence to the policies, procedures and goals of The Clinic & GTI IL
Ability to learn and understand cannabinoids and the natural function of the endocannabinoid system in the human body
Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences
Ability to use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing, database management, spreadsheet applications and email
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
Additional Requirements
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
Must be and remain compliant with any and all legal or company regulations for working in the industry
Must pass all required background checks
Must be able to available to work The Clinic's Hours of Operation
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions
Must be able to lift, carry and balance up to 30 pounds (100 pounds with assistance), may include sitting or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over and/or crouching
Apply on our website:
https://jobs.lever.co/gtigrows/81837471-9063-40c2-b058-f17f1f418ae4
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gtigrows.com/careers
