Prescription Clerk

Job summary

To assist with the processing of prescription requests and queries from both internal and external sources. Forward those requests to the authorising GPs, Nurse Prescribers and Clinical Practitioners in accordance with the principles of Good Practice, Practice policies and following Standard Operating Procedures to maintain a high standard within the Dispensary Team.

The Post holder will project a positive and friendly image to all internal Team Members, and external contacts, dealing with all prescriptions and queries in a professional, courteous and efficient manner.

Main duties of the job

To assist with the issue of prescriptions requests via online apps, Email, Patient Repeat slips and telephone enquiries.

To ensure all prescriptions are issued appropriately and any concerns highlighted to the Prescriber or Pharmacist.

Ensure Review Dates are appropriate and address any concerns with the prescriber in an auditable manner.

To ensure all Medications requiring monitoring are reviewed and recorded appropriate to the needs of the Practice.

To action tasks and letters on a regular basis.

To Issue and record automatic prescriptions for Pharmacy.

To ensure Dispensary prescriptions are signed on a regular basis and team members are aware of any issues.

Issue medications according to Practice Procedures and SOPs.

To consider Health and Safety at all times ensuring that all shelves and work surfaces and equipment are kept clean and tidy and in good working order.

To ensure the use of computers is appropriate and in accordance with Practice procedures.

About us

Beechfield Medical Centre is a well-established and highly regarded GP practice based in the heart of the Lincolnshire market town of Spalding, operating from modern purpose built premises. We are looking to appoint several new team members as we look to develop and enhance the services we are able to offer to our nearly 20,500 patients.

The ideal candidates will have previous primary care experience, however full training will be available to the right candidate. You will have good IT and communication skills. You will need to be able to work under your own initiative with minimal supervision. You must be a good team player, who can proactively manage their workload, even when under pressure, maintaining both accuracy and attention to detail. Being able to communicate clearly and effectively with clinicians, patients and colleagues is essential as is the ability to be flexible.

To ensure that the practice is able to deliver its key functions throughout its period of opening, currently 0800-1830 from Monday to Friday, all positions will be required to work across these times and flexibility to cover colleagues and provide support at busy times will be required.