Greensands Medical Practice
Job Title
Prescription Clerk
Line Manager
Practice Manager
Accountable to
GP Partners
Hours per week
20 (plus cover for annual leave and sickness)
Monday 2.00-6.00
Tuesday 2.00-6.00
Wednesday 2.00-6.00
Friday 8.30-12.30 2.00-6.00
Job Summary
To be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the entitled population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of repeat prescriptions in electronic and hard copy format, including online requests. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the strategic objectives of the practice are met.
Primary Responsibilities
The following are the core responsibilities of the prescription clerk. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels:
a. Process repeat prescription requests received by phone, email, post, slips and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol
b. Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe
c. Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within a 48-hour timeframe
d. Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items
e. Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections
f. Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to order only what they require
g. Act upon compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician
h. Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintain an accurate recall system
i. Effectively liaise with external services i.e. district nurses to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients
j. Input data into the patient’s healthcare records as necessary
k. Deal with all prescription related enquiries in a timely manner
l. Record and reported adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the practice manager immediately
m. Read code data on SystmOne.
n. Carry out system searches as requested
o. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
Secondary Responsibilities
In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescription clerk may be requested to:
a. Support the practice Dispensers and PCN clinical pharmacists as required.
b. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead
Pay: £13,353.60 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
