Prescription Clerk

**About the Role**:
Walton Medical Centre are looking for an individual to work in a team environment undertaking processing patient prescription requests. The hours for this role are flexible and they will consider both full and part hours.

Main tasks will include:

- Process repeat prescription requests to a high standard with care and attention to detail
- Assist patients and staff with prescription related queries.
- Liaise with GPs, practice staff, pharmacists and secondary care colleagues as well as having direct contact with patients and carers. Provide general assistance to the practice team and project a positive and friendly image to patients and other visitors, either in person or via the telephone

Full details are provided in the attached job spec.

Interviews will be carried out for successful applicants on receipt of CV and covering letter, and we reserve the right to retract the advert if a suitable person is found before the end date.

We are looking for a prescription clerk to join our busy practice team and help make a positive impact on our local community.
- Be methodical, accurate with excellent attention to detail
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Have the ability to work under pressure and prioritise workload
- Have excellent time management and organisational skills
- Be self-motivated with the ability to work under pressure

**About Us**:
In June 2017 The Colte Partnership was formed consisting of 9 local practices across Colchester and Tendring caring for approx. 95,000 patients.

We also work as three collaborative Primary Care Networks (PCN’s) which span across Colchester and Tendring:

- Ambrose Avenue Group Practice, Riverside Medical Centre & Ardleigh Surgery
- Mersea Island Medical Practice, Tiptree Medical Centre & Rowhedge Medical Centre
- Walton Medical Centre, Colne Medical Centre & Wivenhoe Medical Centre

There is a wide socio-economic and demographic served within this area which will provide an interesting and varied case mix. You will be joining an enthusiastic team of clinicians and administrators. You will be well supported with on-going professional development (training support, CPD and peer support). The role will contribute to the improving quality of care of our patients across the network of practices.

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