Job summary
The Prescribing
Clerk is responsible for processing repeat prescriptions accurately and
efficiently, ensuring patients receive their medication in a timely manner. The
role involves liaising with GPs, pharmacists, patients, and other healthcare
professionals to support safe and effective prescribing within the practice.
Main duties of the job
This post will
provide patients with a dedicated prescribing service to ensure smooth and
consistent delivery alongside effective communication with our community
pharmacy colleagues.
About us
The culture is encouraging, supportive, forward thinking and
there is a commitment to continually improving the quality of healthcare
focusing on its patients.
The Practice offers the following:
High QOF Achievement, CQC
rating - good
SystmOne clinical system
NHS Pension
Supportive
induction period
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prescription Processing
- Process repeat prescription requests via online systems, email, and in person.
- Ensure all prescriptions are issued in accordance with practice protocols and prescribing policies.
- Working with GP based pharmacists
- Prepare prescriptions for GP review and signature.
- Monitor and manage prescription queries.
Medication Management Support
- Update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the clinical system.
- Identify and highlight medication review dates to clinicians.
- Assist in medication synchronisation and repeat dispensing processes.
- Support the practice in achieving prescribing targets and cost-effective prescribing.
Communication
- Respond to patient queries regarding prescriptions in a professional and courteous manner.
- Liaise with community pharmacies regarding prescription issues.
- Communicate effectively with GPs, nurses, and other practice staff.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS guidance.
- File, scan, and manage prescribing-related documentation.
- Participate in audits and prescribing reports as required.
- Support general administrative tasks within the practice when necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Prescription Processing
- Process repeat prescription requests via online systems, email, and in person.
- Ensure all prescriptions are issued in accordance with practice protocols and prescribing policies.
- Working with GP based pharmacists
- Prepare prescriptions for GP review and signature.
- Monitor and manage prescription queries.
Medication Management Support
- Update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the clinical system.
- Identify and highlight medication review dates to clinicians.
- Assist in medication synchronisation and repeat dispensing processes.
- Support the practice in achieving prescribing targets and cost-effective prescribing.
Communication
- Respond to patient queries regarding prescriptions in a professional and courteous manner.
- Liaise with community pharmacies regarding prescription issues.
- Communicate effectively with GPs, nurses, and other practice staff.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain confidentiality in line with GDPR and NHS guidance.
- File, scan, and manage prescribing-related documentation.
- Participate in audits and prescribing reports as required.
- Support general administrative tasks within the practice when necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous prescribing clerk experience
- Knowledge of NHS prescribing procedures.
- Understanding of medication terminology.
- Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- IT proficiency (clinical systems such as System One.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a GP practice.
- Experience working with community pharmacies.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Previous prescribing clerk experience
- Knowledge of NHS prescribing procedures.
- Understanding of medication terminology.
- Good understanding of confidentiality and data protection.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- IT proficiency (clinical systems such as System One.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a GP practice.
- Experience working with community pharmacies.
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.