Clerical Officer - Pharmacy
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
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Job summary
The Pharmacy department are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the team as a Clerical Officer on a full-time, permanent basis.
You will work with and support the Pharmacy Procurement Team to provide an effective and essential pharmacy service including the identification, ordering and invoicing of pharmaceuticals for use throughout the Trust.
The department can offer full training and development to ensure that you are able to meet the objectives of the role as well as fostering your interests in a pharmaceutical career.
Main duties of the job
- Place orders for Pharmaceutical products using the Pharmacy Computer System and Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
- Identify drugs against an official order, check prices, match and release invoices for payment using the Pharmacy Computer system and EDI, following the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's).
- Maintain records including computer and manual records, orders, invoices and delivery notes.
- Deal with telephone enquiries and provide clerical support, including filing, photocopying, typing etc. using appropriate systems.
- Ensure all outstanding orders are controlled to ensure continuity of product supply
- Liaise with pharmaceutical companies to rectify any discrepancies/breakage in drugs supplied against orders.
- Ensure action for drug/drug related recalls is carried out in accordance with SOP's.
- Support the senior pharmacy procurement team with the updating of contracts within the pharmacy stock control system.
About us
This is an exciting time for PAHT. Over the next five years we are on a digital transformation journey, leading us to ourbrand new hospital. You'll be part of the team supporting our organisation in a diverse and challenging role; a role which can make a significant difference to our patients, staff and the future direction of our services.
Our people demonstrate energy and commitment towards improving the care and experiences provided to our patients and the drive to be an 'outstanding' organisation.
Date posted
29 December 2023
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year per annum inclusive of high cost area supplement
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
292-5903167-CSS
Job locations
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer details
Employer name
The Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust
Address
The Princess Alexandra Hospital
Hamstel Road
Harlow
CM20 1QX
Employer's website
https://www.pah.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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