Prescription ClerkNHS

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time prescription clerk. This will include working Monday to Friday , 8.30-1.00pm. A total of 22.5 hours per week.

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 organisation are met.

Main duties of the job

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:

• Process repeat prescription requests received by phone, email, fax, post, slips and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol
• Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign
• Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within a 48-hour timeframe
• Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items
• Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections
• Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to order only what they require
• Act upon compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician
• Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintaining an accurate recall system
• Effectively liaise with external services, i.e., district nurses, to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients
• Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary
• Record and report adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the practice manager immediately
• Data input onto EMIS Web
• Carry out system searches as requested
• Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Job description

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 organisation are met.

About us

We are a dynamic, supportive training practice. The clinical team currently consists of 6 GPs (2 GP Partners), a nurse practitioner, practice nurses and HCAs. We have an excellent team of dispensers, receptionists and administrative staff.

We are members of the North Cornwall Coast Primary Care Network and work very closely with our neighbouring practices providing a Social Prescriber, Mental Health Care Practitioners, Pharmacist, Paramedic and First Contact Physiotherapist.