Prescription Clerk

**Job Summary**

To be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the entitled population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel.

Duties can include, but are not limited to, the processing of repeat prescriptions in electronic and hard copy format, including online requests. In addition, the post holder will be required to support the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the strategic objectives of the organisation are met.

**Primary Responsibilities**
- Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe
- Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within a 48-hour timeframe
- Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items
- Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections
- Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to order only what they require
- Act upon compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician
- Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintaining an accurate recall system
- Effectively liaise with external services, i.e., district nurses, to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients
- Input data into the patients’ healthcare records as necessary
- Deal with all prescription related enquiries in a timely manner
- Record and report adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the practice manager immediately
- Data input onto emis web
- Carry out system searches as requested
- Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.70 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- How many years or experience do you have working in a primary care or general practice setting?
- Do you have experience of working with the general public?

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 09/02/2024