Prescribing Clerk

2 months ago

Bedford, United Kingdom Dr J Kedward and Partners Full time

Job summary

We are looking to recruit a Prescribing Clerk for our surgery at London Road Surgery.

Applicants need to demonstrate a professional and friendly manner. Along with advanced computer skills and medical terminology knowledge is desirable. The role requires excellent literacy and numeracy skills and will involve providing patient education on medication ordering processes where appropriate. The prescribing clerk will have the ability to work in a busy and changing environment. The post is ideally suited to someone who has excellent organisation and prioritising skills, combined with high attention to detailand willingness to work individually and as part of a team. System One is desirable although training will be provided.

Main duties of the job

The prescribing clerk will be the initial point of contact for any prescription queries at the practice along with communicating with other organisations. Also supporting the prescribing team with any requests.

About us

We are a dedicated team, committed to continuously improving the service and delivering high quality comprehensive patient care, patient safety, holistic management and support for our diverse population.

We are a friendly and supportive training practice. We have a large team of clinical and non clinical staff. Our dedicated team include of 9 GP partners, Salaried doctors, GP Registrars, ANP, Practice Nurses, HCA, GPAs, Pharmacist, Pharmacy technicians, Trainee pharmacy technicians, Prescription team, Administration and Reception teams.

We are based over 2 sites and have a patient list size of over 22,000.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Managing incoming prescription requests - from patients, pharmacies, care home and other organisations. Process prescription requests within the practice time frame Allocate medication reviews to the appropriate healthcare professionals when repeat medication has expired Support with queries that come through via telephone or front reception Collate information from medication related queries and forward to an appropriate healthcare professional in a timely manner Liase with patients to resolve queries and support their use of medication Manage prescription requests for our complex patient list Promotion of our electronic prescription service and online ordering Liase with pharmacies on the supply of prescribed drugs, alert clinicians/pharmacy team of any supply issues and forward information on the recommended alternative Support the PPA returns Person Specification

Experience

Essential

A background of working within a NHS setting. Previous experience of System one would be essential although training will be provided.

Desirable

Previous healthcare/GP surgery experience in Prescribing work would be desirable although training will be provided.

Qualifications

Essential

Educated to GCSE level or equivalent (required)

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