Job summary
The Pharmacy Technician in a GP practice supports pharmacists and clinical staff in managing medication-related tasks to ensure safe and effective patient care. This includes preparing repeat prescriptions, managing medicine supplies, and providing administrative support for medicines optimization within the primary care environment.
Main duties of the job
Process and prepare repeat prescriptions accurately and efficiently according to GP instructions.
Assist with medication reconciliation and support medicine reviews as directed by pharmacists or GPs.
Manage and maintain the GP practices medicine stock, ensuring adequate supplies and proper storage.
Support the team in medication audits, identifying discrepancies, and reporting issues.
Liaise with community pharmacies, patients, and healthcare professionals to facilitate prescription queries and resolve issues.
Maintain accurate records and documentation related to prescriptions, medicine usage, and patient information, ensuring confidentiality.
Assist with patient communication regarding medication availability, changes, and advice as appropriate.
Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and practice policies relating to medicines management.
Use practice IT systems and pharmacy software to input data, track prescriptions, and generate reports.
Provide administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, correspondence, and scheduling
About us
Civic Medical Centre
There are many services available to help you to stay healthy. Some of these services can be accessed directly (see below), and for others you need to be registered with aGP Practice (Surgery).
- When you wish to consult a GP about your medical condition, you need to contact the Surgery with which you are registered to arrange to be seen. If you go along to the Surgery and do not have an appointment, you may not be seen. The Practice may ask you to come back at another time, or may suggest that you are seen by another Healthcare Professional
- When you see your GP about a medical condition, she or he may arrange for further tests to be carried out. If so, they will explain the arrangements for these tests and how you will get the results. These tests may be carried out within the Practice or at another medical facility
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide customer service by answering phone calls, assisting patients with inquiries, and guiding them on medication pick-up.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assist with administrative duties such as billing, record keeping, and filing.
Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and other staff to support efficient pharmacy operations.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Provide customer service by answering phone calls, assisting patients with inquiries, and guiding them on medication pick-up.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local pharmacy laws and regulations.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
Assist with administrative duties such as billing, record keeping, and filing.
Collaborate with pharmacists, healthcare providers, and other staff to support efficient pharmacy operations.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB) preferred or required depending on the state.
Desirable
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB) preferred or required depending on the state.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Responsibilities
Essential
- Assist with patient communication regarding medication availability, changes, and advice as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and practice policies relating to medicines management.
- Use practice IT systems and pharmacy software to input data, track prescriptions, and generate reports.
- Provide administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, correspondence, and scheduling.
Desirable
- Assist with patient communication regarding medication availability, changes, and advice as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and practice policies relating to medicines management.
- Use practice IT systems and pharmacy software to input data, track prescriptions, and generate reports.
- Provide administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, correspondence, and scheduling.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB) preferred or required depending on the state.
Desirable
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Certification as a Pharmacy Technician (e.g., PTCB) preferred or required depending on the state.
Experience
Essential
Desirable
- Experience in GP Practice
Responsibilities
Essential
- Assist with patient communication regarding medication availability, changes, and advice as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and practice policies relating to medicines management.
- Use practice IT systems and pharmacy software to input data, track prescriptions, and generate reports.
- Provide administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, correspondence, and scheduling.
Desirable
- Assist with patient communication regarding medication availability, changes, and advice as appropriate.
- Support the implementation of clinical guidelines and practice policies relating to medicines management.
- Use practice IT systems and pharmacy software to input data, track prescriptions, and generate reports.
- Provide administrative support for the pharmacy team, including filing, correspondence, and scheduling.
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.