Job summary
Abbey Field Medical Centre in Colchester are seeking a prescription clerk on a full-time basis to work across all of our 4 sites. Prescription clerks manage all therequests that come into the practice it is a very busy job which requires a lot of concentration but you will be joining a strong team of experienced people. We are happy to train someone or if you already have some experience, that would be ideal.
Main duties of the job
- Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 72 hours.
- Checking email requests.
- Responding to all queries and requests from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, regarding the issue of prescriptions.
- Keeping repeat prescription information up-to-date in the patient journal, such as letters and doctors' requests.
- Liaising and discussing any enquires or queries raised by the clinical team.
- General ad hoc administration work.
- Keep up-to-date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols, relevant to the position.
About us
We are a practice of approximately 20,000 patients covering sites in Colchester, Greenstead and Elmstead Market.
We use SystmOne clinical system.
Details
Date posted
19 May 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£12.39 an hour
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
28626
Job locations
Ypres Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7UW
Employer details
Employer name
Primary Care Careers
Address
Ypres Road
Colchester
Essex
CO2 7UW
Employer's website
https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
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