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Margaret Street Surgery

Prescription Clerk & Receptionist

The closing date is 03 October 2025

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Job summary

We are currently seeking an enthusiastic and reliable part-time (covering Maternity) Prescription Clerk / Receptionist to join our committed team at Margaret Street Practice. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive, patient-focused environment, playing a vital role in the smooth running of our busy general practice.

Main duties of the job

Prescription Duties

Be responsible for processing repeat prescription requests efficiently and accurately, liaising with patients, clinicians, pharmacists and care homes to ensure timely medication management. This role plays a vital part in supporting patient safety and continuity of care.

Reception Duties

Ensure all patients and visitors at reception and telephone callers to the practice are greeted professionally and politely.

Answer all incoming phone calls from patients and other healthcare professionals and divert as appropriate, and/or take and pass on messages.

Deal with a variety of administrative queries and requests from patients and clinicians as necessary.

Make/Cancel/Re-arrange appointments via the clinical system and support and assist clinicians as required.

Ensure up to date patient information is recorded. Give test results where appropriate.To be responsible for opening and locking up premises.

About us

We are a 5 GP and ANP Partner Practice serving a population of 9,500 patients, we also have a dedicated and supportive Practice team of Advanced Nurse Practitioners, Minor Ailments Nurses, Mental Health Practitioner and Health Care Assistant.

We are a well established, friendly and forward-thinking Practice in Ammanford, only 5 minutes off Junction 49 of the M4.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5172-25-0007

Job locations

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing repeat prescriptions requests via clinical systems (Vision).

Liaising with GPs, nurses, pharmacies and patients regarding medication queries.

Handling prescription requests from care homes and other external agencies.

Ensuring prescription processing is carried out in line with practice policies and current prescribing protocols.

Maintaining accurate records and documenting all communications.

Identifying and flagging potential prescribing issues, such as overuse or medication reviews due.

Supporting the clinical team with prescription audits or medication safety work when required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Processing repeat prescriptions requests via clinical systems (Vision).

Liaising with GPs, nurses, pharmacies and patients regarding medication queries.

Handling prescription requests from care homes and other external agencies.

Ensuring prescription processing is carried out in line with practice policies and current prescribing protocols.

Maintaining accurate records and documenting all communications.

Identifying and flagging potential prescribing issues, such as overuse or medication reviews due.

Supporting the clinical team with prescription audits or medication safety work when required.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Prescriptions / Receptionist or Customer Service role desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (EMIS/Vision experience is a plus).
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • A friendly, professional and compassionate approach.
  • Full UK Driving License.
  • Be available to travel between Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.
  • Be available for an 8.00 am start and be able to work at least one day until 18.30 pm

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice would be helpful but not essential.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Previous experience in Prescriptions / Receptionist or Customer Service role desirable but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent attention to detail.
  • Good IT skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office (EMIS/Vision experience is a plus).
  • Ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
  • A friendly, professional and compassionate approach.
  • Full UK Driving License.
  • Be available to travel between Ammanford and Tycroes sites as required.
  • Be available for an 8.00 am start and be able to work at least one day until 18.30 pm

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a GP practice would be helpful but not essential.

Employer details

Employer name

Margaret Street Surgery

Address

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Employer's website

https://www.margaretstreetsurgery.wales.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Margaret Street Surgery

Address

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


Employer's website

https://www.margaretstreetsurgery.wales.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Admin Manager

Astra Lane

Astra.Lane@wales.nhs.uk

01269592477

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£12.21 an hour

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

365 days

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5172-25-0007

Job locations

Margaret Street

Ammanford

Carmarthenshire

SA18 3PD


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