Dr M K Patel & Partners

prescriptions administrator

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Job summary

We are looking for a flexible, highly motivated and committed individual to join our friendly team.

28 hours per week Monday to Thursday inclusive. Salary negotiable dependent upon experience.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the patient population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel. Duties can include but are not limited to, the processing of repeat and acute 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.

About us

We are a highly motivated 3 GP Partner practice with

2 Salaried GPs, 1 Advanced Nurse Practitioner, 2 Practice Nurses and a Trainee HCA committed to delivering a high standard of care for our patients.

Well organised practice with a list size of 8000 patients

High QOF achievement

Good CQC Inspection Rating

EMIS clinical system

Member of Wigan Borough Federation Group

This is a great opportunity to become part of a very successful practice.

Date posted

01 December 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A1098-23-0001

Job locations

Scholes

Wigan

Lancashire

WN1 3NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Primary Responsbilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the prescription administrator. 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 in accordance with practice protocol that are received electronically or via the pharmacy or paper requests submitted by the patient themselves

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 medications are arranged for housebound patients

j. Process Docman tasks sent from the GPs including clinic/discharge letters for new and or changes to patient medication.

k. Check daily in house workflow tasks sent to the prescription team and action accordingly

l. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary

m. Deal with all prescription related enquiries in a timely manner

n. Record and reported adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the patients usual GP or on call GP immediately

a. Code data (SNOMED) on EMIS our clinical system

b. Carry out system searches as requested maintaining shared care diary entries and running a failsafe for shared care prescribing

c. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times

Secondary Responsibilities

In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescription administrator may be requested to:

a. Support the reception team as required

b. Partake in audit as directed

c. Support the management team in reviewing and updating the practice prescribing policy

d. Complete opening and closing procedures in accordance with the duty rota