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Medical Cannabis Educator
PURPOSE
Canadian Cannabis Clinic educators provide ongoing education and support of medical cannabis patients from across the country. Our services are offered at no cost to the patient, and range from educating patients on strain selection and Canadian medical cannabis laws and regulations, to administrative support by registering patients with Licensed Cultivators. Educators offer instruction on the safe and proper ways to purchase, use and store their cannabis, as well as provide additional resources to the patient to further their cannabis knowledge.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Vetting medical documents and referrals
- Maintain patient; files, records, and other information
- Work with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans and identify patient therapy goals
- Provide education and information to patients about medical cannabis
- Prepare registration packages for Health Canada authorized Licensed Cultivators
- Provide patient education and instruction regarding consumption methods
- Stay up-to-date on current cannabis news, laws and regulations
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
INTERNAL:
- Senior Manager of Clinical Operations
- HR
- Physicians and Nurse Practitioners
EXTERNAL:
- Patients and Families
- Health Care Providers
- Patient Advocacy Groups
- Licensed Cultivators
JOB SPECIFICATIONS / PREFERED SKILLS
Administrative Skills
- Excellent organizational skills, with special consideration to time and clinic operations
- Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks and work roles
- Strong document management skills
- Demonstrated proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet applications, and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Communication Skills
- Strong conflict resolution skills
- A professional office demeanor including phone etiquette and business communication skills
- Able to communicate effectively using all communication vehicles.
Problem Solving/ Analytical Skills
- Demonstrated ability to make quick decisions and solve tough problems
- Works well independently, can manage multiple priorities, and is solutions oriented and proactive
- Must be detail-oriented
Leadership Skills:
- Ability to carefully listen, assess and take immediate action
- Experience working in both a collaborative team environment
- Excellent organizational skills, with special consideration to Patient Satisfaction and Clinic operations
Next steps
Apply today by submitting your resume through our website. You can expect your application to be reviewed by our Talent Acquisition Team and we will contact you if we see a fit via email. Think you’re the ideal candidate but you don’t meet all the requirements? Apply anyways. We would love to review your application to see if you’re the right fit or find you an alternative opportunity.
Not the role for you? Share this posting with your network while subscribing to our Talent Community to learn more about upcoming opportunities (hot tip: if you are an Aurora employee, take advantage of the employee referral program by sharing this posting with someone in your network! If they are the successful candidate, you may be eligible for a bonus!).
Diversity and inclusion
At Aurora, we are proud to foster and celebrate a diverse community of professionals! We take pride in nurturing an inclusive culture that empowers our people to be their authentic selves, celebrate their differences and love where they work.
Our diverse community combined with our inclusive culture, is what sets us apart in the industry and equips our A-Team with superpowers – and this is why, we encourage all candidates to apply for job opportunities regardless of race, national origin, colour, religion, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital and family status, disability, or any other identifying characteristic.
If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site or alternate format of job posting) during the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to let our team know!
Health and safety
Our mission at Aurora has always been to improve the health and wellness of our core community. We strive to create a safe, healthy, and inclusive environment for our team and strongly believe introducing a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy will help us achieve this.
As of February 2022, Aurora has introduced a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees and as a condition of employment, all candidates must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or receive an approved medical or human rights accommodation prior to commencing employment with Aurora. If proof of vaccination is not provided or a request for accommodation is not approved, the offer of employment will be rescinded.
If applicable, Aurora Human Resources will contact you via your email address provided. We do not contact candidates over Facebook or other Social Media apps. You will never be requested to provide confidential information such as banking information or your Social Insurance Number in the interview process.
