Pharmacy Technician GP PracticeNHS
Job summary
Posterngate surgery are looking for a motivated and experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our team.
Main duties of the job
To provide technical and administrative support to the pharmacy team and clinicians. Support the receptionists with complex queries around medication from patients. Facilitate the implementation of medication changes under the guidance of the clinical pharmacist and complete audits around patient safety in the prescribing of medication and present the information for sharing with the clinical team.
Job description
Work with the pharmacy team & clinicians in accordance with agreed practice prescribing standard operating procedures
Process repeat medication requests, including the conversion of acute requests to repeat medicines, changing quantities of medicines
Liaising with patients and professional partners by phone and email regarding medication queries and medication reviews
Carry out medication reviews and structured medication reviews using agreed computer templates and in line with your competency and training
Issuing prescriptions in line with agreed clinical protocols and within your competency
Medicines reconciliation post discharge and on other transfers of care
Medication synchronisation where required
To update and maintain accurate patient medication records on the practice clinical computer system, including advice given and action taken
To generate blood forms required for medication monitoring and medication reviews and maintain recall system
Liaise with secondary and primary care colleagues to ensure correct medicines are continued following the transfer of care
Monitor, initiate and amend dosing of medications such as thyroxine and cholecalciferol in accordance with practice protocols
Monitor practice adherence to the repeat prescribing policy
To assist the Pharmacist with data analysis of prescribing behaviour in line with NICE guidance and local clinical commissioning directives
To support the prescribing team by sharing appropriate medication guidance and establishing a method of communication to both to the dispensing team and clinical staff
To assist with the development and review of medicines audits
To undertake specific project work in agreement with the prescribing lead / clinical pharmacist such as monitoring of medication misuse and controlled drugs and developing resources to aid clinicians in managing this problem
To maintain and develop medicines communication to staff
To support those with chronic diseases to develop good lifestyle changes to assist in the management of their conditions
Provide a contact for patients, clinicians, nursing team, secondary care and community pharmacists with medication queries
Project work/prescribing initiatives/clinical research under the support of the clinical pharmacist or prescribing lead
Liaise with clinicians and staff in the surgery to resolve prescribing queries
Liaise with nursing and residential homes in the practice area about medication queries
About us
Posterngate surgery is a large, innovative and high performing teaching practice. Working together with Selby Town Primary Care Network, we are a friendly, hardworking and supportive practice that aims to achieve the highest quality of care for or patients.
A systmone practice with a skill mix consists of 6 GP Partners, Salaried GPs, First Contact Physios, Mental Health Practitioners, Urgent Care Practitioners and Pharmacy Team supported by Practice Nurses and HCA's. Easy access from York & Leeds with free on-site parking and modern comfortable premises.