Hillview Family Practice

Prescription Clerk/Administrator

The closing date is 29 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, flexible, and dependable part time Prescription Clerk/Reception navigator to join our team.

The Prescription Clerk/ Reception navigator will process prescription requests, ensure only appropriate tasks are sent to the pharmacists or GPs, support the reception team in locating prescriptions & covering during busy times in reception.

Main duties of the job

You will support in the management of the repeat prescribing process, helping to manage repeat prescription requests, resolving queries where possible and producing prescriptions for clinical review and signature.

To ensure patients have appropriate monitoring tests in place when required.

Day to day handling of prescription queries within area of own competence

To promote and implement electronic repeat dispensing in appropriate patients; to promote online ordering of prescriptions.

Assist the pharmacist/pharmacist technician with administration and source alternative medication where supply issues arise.

To ensure repeat medication is issued in line with the protocols that are already in place and ensure that any queries raised are dealt with quickly and correctly.

About us

We believe small is beautiful and feel we have made a success of the small practice where continuity of care, flexibility, team working and compassion enable great patient care and an excellent clinical experience.

Our Clinical team comprises of 4 Partners, 3 Nurses, 1 HCA, 1 Phlebotomist, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, Full time Paramedic

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0537-25-0004

Job locations

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP


Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To process repeat medication requests from online/emails at least twice daily.
  • To collect repeat prescription requests from the post box and reception.
  • To liaise with patients and chemists regarding queries and requests.
  • To ensure repeat medication is issued in line with the protocols that are already in place, and ensure that any queries raised are dealt with quickly and correctly.
  • To ensure that patient queries on medication are highlighted to the relevant pharmacist or GP.
  • To regularly audit, record and remove uncollected prescriptions.
  • To source alternative medication where shortages, discontinued or manufacturer cant supply exists.
  • Ensure patients who require medication reviews have appointments booked with the appropriate clinician.
  • To work alongside our prescription team to ensure medications are issued safely.
  • Covering reception during busy times.

Job description

Job responsibilities

  • To process repeat medication requests from online/emails at least twice daily.
  • To collect repeat prescription requests from the post box and reception.
  • To liaise with patients and chemists regarding queries and requests.
  • To ensure repeat medication is issued in line with the protocols that are already in place, and ensure that any queries raised are dealt with quickly and correctly.
  • To ensure that patient queries on medication are highlighted to the relevant pharmacist or GP.
  • To regularly audit, record and remove uncollected prescriptions.
  • To source alternative medication where shortages, discontinued or manufacturer cant supply exists.
  • Ensure patients who require medication reviews have appointments booked with the appropriate clinician.
  • To work alongside our prescription team to ensure medications are issued safely.
  • Covering reception during busy times.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public or patients
  • Experience working with computers
  • Experiencing working in a complex administrative role
  • Experience working with prescriptions or medication queries

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice or NHS experience
  • Experience using Emis clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and manage own workload
  • Able to use own initiative and judgement
  • Evidence of good team working

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate commitment to professional development
  • Willingness to learn new skills
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Experience of working with the public or patients
  • Experience working with computers
  • Experiencing working in a complex administrative role
  • Experience working with prescriptions or medication queries

Desirable

  • Previous General Practice or NHS experience
  • Experience using Emis clinical system

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

  • Understanding of confidentiality
  • Ability to work without direct supervision and manage own workload
  • Able to use own initiative and judgement
  • Evidence of good team working

Desirable

  • Can demonstrate commitment to professional development
  • Willingness to learn new skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Hillview Family Practice

Address

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP


Employer's website

https://www.hillviewfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Hillview Family Practice

Address

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP


Employer's website

https://www.hillviewfamilypractice.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Teresa Bullard

t.bullard@nhs.net

Details

Date posted

06 August 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

A0537-25-0004

Job locations

Hareclive Road

Bristol

BS13 0JP


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