Prescription Clerk

We are a friendly, caring, and welcoming GP Practice offering high-quality NHS primary care services to our patient population from our two sites in Goring and Woodcote. We aim to provide high-quality and personal healthcare services to our whole patient population because every patient matters.

We are looking to recruit a new team member to support our dispensing team with responsibility 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 practice are met.

Key Responsibilities

Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe

Ensure all prescription requests are processed and 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 patient’s healthcare records as necessary

Deal with all prescription-related enquiries in a timely manner

Record and reported adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the practice manager immediately

18 hours a week

Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday 4.5 hours shift

**Job Type**: Part-time

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location