Job summary
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To
process high volumes of prescriptions and deal with patient prescription
queries and processes in a timely manner in a busy Primary Care Network (PCN)
Prescribing Hub environment.
The aim of the prescribing hub is to maximise safe, cost effective best practice in prescribing to improve the quality of patient care. The post holder will help patients request and receive their prescription's in a safe and timely manner.
The Prescription Coordinator will process prescriptions and provide an efficient and safe system of medication reviews, liaising with all relevant parties, including phone call contact with patients and other health care professionals regarding medication queries. The post holder will ensure all administrative duties and patient requests are processed in accordance with practice policy.
Main duties of the job
To process high volumes of prescriptions and deal with patient prescription queries and processes in a timely manner in a busy Primary Care Network (PCN) Prescribing Hub environment.
Process repeat prescriptions on a daily basis ensuring compliance with the prescribing protocols.
Ensure all current medication have relevant, current authorisations.
Promote cost-effective prescribing at the practice through switching drugs to the generic preparation when appropriate and encouraging the use of local primary care trust formulary medication choices.
Deal with prescription queries from a range of healthcare professionals including; GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, nursing home staff.
Add new patient medication (appliances, simple moisturiser/barrier creams, stockings etc). Pass to registered GP for approval highlighting any concerns found, add relevant diary entries /recall. Liaise with patient via phone call, SMS or letter. Liaise with Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box prescriptions.
Attend regular prescribing hub team meetings and practice meetings as necessary.
Any other duties as reasonably requested.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
About us
The Chippenham, Corsham and Box Primary Care Network (CCB PCN) provides
proactive and coordinated care across the local population of 61,000 people. We
have a strong focus on health promotion and personalised care, supporting
people to make informed decisions about their health and social care. We are a dynamic, friendly and supportive PCN
with much experience in training GPs and other healthcare professionals. See our website - www.ccbpcn.co.uk
Job description
Job responsibilities
Process repeat prescriptions on a daily basis
ensuring compliance with the prescribing protocols.
Ensure all current medication have relevant,
current authorisations.
Promote cost-effective prescribing at the
practice through switching drugs to the generic preparation when appropriate
and encouraging the use of local primary care trust formulary medication
choices.
Deal with prescription queries from a range
of healthcare professionals including;GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, nursing
home staff.
Add new patient medication (appliances,
simple moisturiser/barrier creams, stockings etc). Pass to registered GP for
approval highlighting any concerns found, add relevant diary entries
/recall. Liaise with patient via phone
call, SMS or letter. Liaise with Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box
prescriptions.
Attend regular prescribing hub team meetings
and practice meetings as necessary.
Any other duties as reasonably requested.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive
and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Process repeat prescriptions on a daily basis
ensuring compliance with the prescribing protocols.
Ensure all current medication have relevant,
current authorisations.
Promote cost-effective prescribing at the
practice through switching drugs to the generic preparation when appropriate
and encouraging the use of local primary care trust formulary medication
choices.
Deal with prescription queries from a range
of healthcare professionals including;GPs, nurses, community pharmacists, nursing
home staff.
Add new patient medication (appliances,
simple moisturiser/barrier creams, stockings etc). Pass to registered GP for
approval highlighting any concerns found, add relevant diary entries
/recall. Liaise with patient via phone
call, SMS or letter. Liaise with Pharmacies regarding monthly dosette box
prescriptions.
Attend regular prescribing hub team meetings
and practice meetings as necessary.
Any other duties as reasonably requested.
The above list of duties is not exhaustive
and may be subject to change as deemed necessary.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of English and Maths GCSE 'B' or equivalent
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Medical Terminology Training
- Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
- Polite and good mannered
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Works well as part of the team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Primary Care
- Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements
- Takes a pro-active approach to delivering an excellent service
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Minimum of English and Maths GCSE 'B' or equivalent
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Desirable
- Medical Terminology Training
- Pharmacy Services or equivalent NVQ qualification
Experience
Essential
- Reliable, trustworthy and conscientious
- Polite and good mannered
- Enthusiastic and motivated
- Works well as part of the team
- Excellent attention to detail
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Good problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage time and workload
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and conflicting demands
- Ability to work under pressure and maintain a professional approach
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to concentrate for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to deal with matters in a confidential manner
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within Primary Care
- Flexible approach to duties and working arrangements
- Takes a pro-active approach to delivering an excellent service
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.
