Job summary
The post holder will take a central role in reviewing, improving and implementing the practice repeat prescribing policies to ensure all staff are aware of the correct procedures to run a safe, cost effective, efficient, and patient friendly, repeat prescription system.
The post holder will be responsible for helping the practice and the medicines management team to deliver the agreed changes required to meet the prescribing targets set for the Integrated Care Board (ICB) previously known as the Clinical Commissioning Group (CCG) and Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) prescribing schemes.
The post holder will be the main contact point for non-clinical medication related queries from pharmacies, nursing homes, and other health care professionals, to improve the accuracy of patient medication records.
Main duties of the job
To identify and work closely with all healthcare professionals involved in medicines management in the practice.
To reduce waste, minimise risk and improve the repeat prescribing process.
To improve prescription security by introducing best practice guidelines
To be responsible for ensuring recall systems are in place, and working, for the correct monitoring of amber drugs and those included in the enhanced services of the GMS/PMS contract.
To undertake practice-based ICB/ CCG project work under the direction of the Medicines Co-ordinators Scheme Lead to ensure cost savings on the prescribing budget
To undertake proactive housekeeping management of the repeat prescribing process in accordance with practice and ICB/CCG protocols
To deal with non-routine, non-clinical medication queries that requires follow up and problem-solving techniques.
To help the Medicines Management Team with any searches, data collection and letter production required for prescribing changes.
Identify patients who would be suitable for repeat dispensing and pharmacy Medicines Use Reviews (MURs).
To ensure information from pharmacy MURs is acted upon as appropriate.
Develop and implement medicines management initiatives through the work of the practice e.g. repeat dispensing.
About us
An opportunity has arisen to join our practice
team as a Medicines Co-Ordinator. We are a 4 GP Partner practice based in Preston with approximately 13,000 patients.
Applicants
should be enthusiastic team workers and able to manage pressure in a demanding
environment. The applicant should also have
a good understanding of medications and excellent
numeracy skills.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
1.
To identify and work
closely with all healthcare professionals involved in medicines management in
the practice.
2.
To reduce waste,
minimise risk and improve the repeat prescribing process.
3. To improve prescription security by introducing
best practice guidelines
4. To be responsible for ensuring recall systems are
in place, and working, for the correct monitoring of amber drugs and those
included in the enhanced services of the GMS/PMS contract.
5. To undertake practice-based ICB/CCG project work under
the direction of the Medicines
Co-ordinators Scheme Lead to ensure cost savings on the prescribing
budget
6. To undertake proactive housekeeping management of the repeat
prescribing process in accordance with practice and ICB/CCG protocols
7. To deal with non-routine, non-clinical medication
queries that requires follow up and problem-solving techniques.
8. To help the Medicines Management Team with any
searches, data collection and letter production required for prescribing
changes.
9. Identify patients who would be suitable for repeat
dispensing and pharmacy Medicines Use Reviews (MURs).
10. To ensure information from pharmacy MURs is acted
upon as appropriate.
11. Develop and implement medicines management
initiatives through the work of the practice e.g. repeat dispensing.
Job description
Job responsibilities
General
1.
To identify and work
closely with all healthcare professionals involved in medicines management in
the practice.
2.
To reduce waste,
minimise risk and improve the repeat prescribing process.
3. To improve prescription security by introducing
best practice guidelines
4. To be responsible for ensuring recall systems are
in place, and working, for the correct monitoring of amber drugs and those
included in the enhanced services of the GMS/PMS contract.
5. To undertake practice-based ICB/CCG project work under
the direction of the Medicines
Co-ordinators Scheme Lead to ensure cost savings on the prescribing
budget
6. To undertake proactive housekeeping management of the repeat
prescribing process in accordance with practice and ICB/CCG protocols
7. To deal with non-routine, non-clinical medication
queries that requires follow up and problem-solving techniques.
8. To help the Medicines Management Team with any
searches, data collection and letter production required for prescribing
changes.
9. Identify patients who would be suitable for repeat
dispensing and pharmacy Medicines Use Reviews (MURs).
10. To ensure information from pharmacy MURs is acted
upon as appropriate.
11. Develop and implement medicines management
initiatives through the work of the practice e.g. repeat dispensing.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A standard level of education to GCSE level or equivalent
- A good level of mathematics
Other
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Good time keeping
- Flexible approach to work.
- Team Player
- Full Driving Licence
- Good attendance record
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative environment and working with general practice computer systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation and information governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS issues
- Familiarity with drug names and terminology
- Participation in Audit
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative within the set parameters, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Able to work alone within an agreed framework whilst unsupervised, within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.
Communication
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and speak to clinicians & patients at an appropriate level
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- A standard level of education to GCSE level or equivalent
- A good level of mathematics
Other
Essential
- An ability to maintain confidentiality and trust
- Good time keeping
- Flexible approach to work.
- Team Player
- Full Driving Licence
- Good attendance record
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in an administrative environment and working with general practice computer systems
Knowledge and Skills
Essential
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Word and Excel
- Understanding of Data Protection legislation and information governance
Desirable
- Knowledge of NHS issues
- Familiarity with drug names and terminology
- Participation in Audit
Autonomy
Essential
- Able to work on own initiative within the set parameters, organising and prioritising own workload to set deadlines
- Able to work alone within an agreed framework whilst unsupervised, within defined policies and procedures to set timescales.
Communication
Essential
- Clear communicator with good writing, data entry and telephone skills
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team and speak to clinicians & patients at an appropriate level
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.
