Prescription Clerk

Job summary

Are you looking for a new opportunity to develop your skills?

We are seeking an enthusiastic and reliable individual to join our team as a part-time prescription clerk, working 26 hours per week. Our prescription team work between 8-6pm. Specific work pattern to be discussed at interview.

Attention to detail, accuracy and organisation is important in this role. Ability to work autonomously but also as a team is vital.

Main duties of the job

• Process repeat medication requests ordered by patients, nursing homes and chemists
• Issue dossette medication
• Update medications from clinical letters
• Answering the telephone
• Liase with chemists and other healthcare professionals in a polite, timely manner
• Provide excellent customer service in a busy and dynamic environment
• Assist with other office duties as needed

The role is diverse, interesting and varied - no two days are the same! Your duties will expand beyond the above once knowledge and confidence develops.

About us

St Augustine's Medical Practice is nestled in the new Chocolate Quarter development in Keynsham, with branch surgeries in Temple House and nearby Saltford. Our purpose-built, modern, and spacious premises are easily commutable from Bath, Bristol, and surrounding areas. We are just a short walk from Keynsham train station and high street.

What We Offer:

• Modern Facilities: Work in a contemporary setting with amenities including an on-site gym/spa facility, with pool, offered at a discounted rate for NHS staff, as well as a coffee shop and restaurant.
• Staff Well-being: We prioritise our team's well-being with regular social events, team meetings, huddles, education, and training sessions.
• Friendly Team: Be a part of a diverse and evolving workforce that includes GPs, nurses, paramedics, pharmacists, healthcare assistants, and other allied health professionals.
• Professional Growth: We are a teaching and research practice with ample opportunities for professional development and to broaden your horizons.
• Community Impact: As part of the Keynsham Primary Care Network, which includes West View Surgery, we work collaboratively to take on bigger projects and share good practices to improve patient care continuously.