Prescriptions Clerk

Job description

Job responsibilities

Job summary

Prescriptions Clerk / Administrator

Up to 37.5 hours per week (Full time and Part Time hours available)

Salary: £11.93 per hour

We are currently seeking a capable, enthusiastic, and committed Prescriptions Clerk to join our close-knit, hardworking, and friendly team. Prior experience NHS and SystmOne experience is mandatory for this position.

Job Overview:This role is dynamic and multifaceted, involving the management of patient prescription requests in various formats; face to face, telephone, and through clinical systems. It demands an individual who can maintain composure during busy periods, possesses excellent communication skills, IT proficiency, multitasking abilities, and confidence in both independent and collaborative work within a supportive and flexible team environment.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities:

Admin Duties: Processing prescriptions via online, paper and email requests. Workflowing letters. Working to the Dorset Formulary. Medication monitoring, working to achieve Practice QOF targets.

Problem Solving: Addressing issues and queries from patients, doctors, nurses, community staff, and other relevant agencies.

Computer Usage:Updating patient information on the computer system.

Additional Responsibilities:

Administrative and Professional Duties: Actively participating in practice team responsibilities and maintaining accurate records when requested.

Meeting Participation:Attending practice meetings and training sessions as needed.

Confidentiality:Respecting patient privacy and adhering to strict confidentiality policies and procedures regarding patient information, practice staff, and business-related data.

Overview of your organisation

About Us:The Panton Practice is a large GP practice dedicated to serving a diverse population of around 17,000 patients. Our team is comprised of experienced professionals, including GP Partners, Salaried GPs, Nurse Practitioners, Paramedic Practitioners, Practice Nurses, and our invaluable Reception and Admin team.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• GSCE A to C in English and Maths

Experience

Essential

• NHS, primary care experience
• Working in a GP practice
• Prescriptions processing experience
• SystmOne experience

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

The Panton Practice

Address

14 Gervis Road

Bournemouth

BH1 3EG

Employer's website

https://thepantonpractice.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)