Prescription Clerk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the practice population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel.

Manage prescription requests from vulnerable/high priority patients and care home residents.

Liase with our pharmacy technicians and practice pharmacists regarding any prescription queries.

Work with the Wargrave Pharmacy Service Team to develop and implement changes to medicines in line with MHRA alerts, product withdrawal and other Local or National Guidance.

Carry out prescribing audits as required.

Schedule medication reviews ensuring patients have attended for chronic diseases reviews where appropriate.

Be aware of monitoring requirements for selected drugs or categories of drugs and follow up required monitoring with patients concerned.

Build good working relationships with local Pharmacies to ensure efficient Prescription Service is maintained.

Refer patients to their community pharmacist for support with using their medicines.

Keep up to date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols relevant to the role.

Ensure Patient Confidentiality is always maintained.

Promotion of online ordering for repeat prescriptions using the NHS APP

Provide cover for members of the reception team during periods of sickness and annual leave.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

Essential

• Computer literate
• Attention to detail and accurate.
• Planned and organised approach with an ability to priories their own workload to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the multidisciplinary team, patients, carers, and other healthcare professionals.
• An excellent understanding of data protection and confidentiality issues.

Desirable

• Works effectively independently and as a team member
• Adaptable and flexible
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Demonstrate ability to work in a busy environment; ability to deal with both urgent and important tasks and to prioritise effectively whilst also supporting others.
• Excellent timekeeping and prioritisation skills
• Strong customer-service
• Good listener
• Follows instructions well.
• Discreet
• Knowledge of drug regulations or willingness to learn.

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE grade A to C in English and Maths

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

Wargrave Surgery

Address

Victoria Road

Wargrave

Reading

RG108BP

Employer's website

https://www.wargravesurgery.org.uk (Opens in a new tab)