We are currently looking for a Pharmacy/Prescription Administrator to join our Team at our Care Home hub based in Walton Summit Centre, Preston.
Essential Skills
Previous pharmacy admin experience essential
- Strong administration skills
- IT literate - good/sound knowledge of Microsoft Office programs including Excel, Outlook and Word
- Works in an organised and systematic manner
- Finds solutions to problems
- Copes well under pressure; demonstrates personal resilience
- Customer focused; passionate about delivering excellence
Job Description
- Update prescription and customer information when required
- Arrange prescription checklist for care home/unit/residence
- Order prescriptions in a timely fashion to enable timely processing
- Communicate with other stations regarding any changes
- Log every call made to care homes/units/residences
- To ensure that prescriptions are put on relevant I.T. system efficiently, quickly and accurately.
- Undertake detailed checks to ensure all relevant information is listed e.g. date, signature
- Ensure that FP10s (Prescriptions directly from doctors or hospitals) are all logged onto the system and endorsed
- Follow up on issues until issue resolved
- Liaising with, and following instructions from all senior employees
- Work as part of a team and actively demonstrate a willingness to support and achieve overall business objectives
- Update the weekly flow to prioritise and communicate progress
- Complete courtesy calls and offer assistance to care homes
What we offer
- Working with a vibrant team of around 40 people
- Training/development opportunities
- 40 hours per week Mon - Fri 9am - 6pm with 1 hr lunch break
- Pay rate starting at Nation Minimum Wage (depending on experience)
- 28 days holiday including Bank/Public Holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Prescription Admin(either pharmacy or GP environment): 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Level 2 in Pharmacy Services/Dispensing or equivalent (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
