Ballards Walk Surgery has an opportunity for a prescription clerk/pharmacy assistant to join our busy prescribing team, at the heart of our patient care service. This role is offered on a full-time, ongoing locum or self-employed basis.
Main duties of the job
Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 72 hours. This includes checking email requests and involves a rota system to cover the collection and drop off of all prescriptions from each site. Responding to all queries and requests from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, regarding the issue of prescriptions. Keeping repeat prescription information up-to-date in the patient journal, such as letters and doctors' requests. Sending out review letters. Organising blood tests (through ICE system) or blood pressure checks for patients, relevant to their prescribing needs. Prescribing Incentive Scheme issue reports and letters, working around any guidelines issued to ensure budget reductions where possible. Medicine management liaise and discuss any enquiries or queries raised by the clinical team. Flexibility to cover other areas when required multi-skill mix. Keep up-to-date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols, relevant to the position. About us
We are a large practice, serving a patient population of 12,000. Supporting your work-life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working. Person Specification
Experience
Have general practice experience and knowledge. Possess experience of working in a busy, public environment. Flexible, with a positive attitude. Demonstrate good team working and communication skills. Demonstrate an excellent standard of patient care. Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage. 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.
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Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 72 hours. This includes checking email requests and involves a rota system to cover the collection and drop off of all prescriptions from each site. Responding to all queries and requests from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, regarding the issue of prescriptions. Keeping repeat prescription information up-to-date in the patient journal, such as letters and doctors' requests. Sending out review letters. Organising blood tests (through ICE system) or blood pressure checks for patients, relevant to their prescribing needs. Prescribing Incentive Scheme issue reports and letters, working around any guidelines issued to ensure budget reductions where possible. Medicine management liaise and discuss any enquiries or queries raised by the clinical team. Flexibility to cover other areas when required multi-skill mix. Keep up-to-date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols, relevant to the position. About us
We are a large practice, serving a patient population of 12,000. Supporting your work-life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working. Person Specification
Experience
Have general practice experience and knowledge. Possess experience of working in a busy, public environment. Flexible, with a positive attitude. Demonstrate good team working and communication skills. Demonstrate an excellent standard of patient care. Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage. 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.
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