Patient consultant

Patient consultant is the job title commonly used in medical-only and medical-heavy cannabis dispensaries — Washington D.C., Florida, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Ohio's medical program — for the retail role corresponding to a budtender in adult-use markets. The term emphasizes patient-care orientation, confidentiality expectations, and elevated product knowledge. Duties overlap with budtender tasks but add: verifying state-issued medical cards and physician certifications; reviewing conditions and prior product responses; educating patients on cannabinoid ratios (high-CBD, 1:1, THC-dominant), dosing schedules, drug-interaction risks, and delivery-method pharmacokinetics; maintaining patient records; and supporting state medical-program enrollment. Washington State formally credentials a "Medical Marijuana Consultant" via a 20-hour Department of Health-certified training course. Green CulturED and similar providers offer Medical Cannabis Patient Consultant Certification covering pharmacology, cannabinoid therapeutics, HIPAA, informed consent, and dosing. Common synonyms include Cannabis Consultant, Wellness Consultant, Patient Care Associate, and Patient Care Technician. Employer requirements typically include 2+ years retail/hospitality experience, a state agent card, and a compassionate demeanor. → See also: Budtender, Dispensary, Cannabis pharmacy (LA)