Aspatria Medical Group

Prescribing Clerk Administrator

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Job summary

What are we looking for?

Someone who is courteous, efficient and friendly, who can work flexibly within our team.

The post requires someone who would feel able to;

Be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of repeat dispensing prescriptions and those generated from incoming correspondence.

Be responsible for the coding of relevant information into our clinical system adhering to the organisations coding policy.

Liaise with all members of the Practice team and associated staff

Deal with prescription queries from patients, , staff, affiliated staff and other companies appropriately

Work as part of the Practice Team

Use the IT system efficiently

Full training will be provided, but any previous experience is beneficial

What do we offer?

We have just over 7000 patients, use the Emis web IT system, and offer a supportive, friendly, training environment.

Main duties of the job

To be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the entitled population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel.

To be able to code incoming correspondence into the patients electronic healthcare records on Emis web, adhering to the organisations coding policy.

About us

We are a supportive team with a strong work ethic. Wwe value everyones input adn encourage development of staff.

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5200-24-0001

Job locations

West Street Health Centre

West Street

Aspatria

Cumbria

CA7 3HH


Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Prescribing Clerk 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. Produce prescriptions for clinicians to authorise in an acceptable timeframe.

b. Ensure all prscription requests are processed and are ready for collection within 48 working hours manner

c. Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items

d. Action any incoming emails

e. Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections

f. Act upon compliance issues with the appropriate clinician

g. Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintaining an accurate recall system

h. Effectively liaise with external services

i. Input data into the patients electronic health record

j. Carry out system searches as required

k. Review clinical letters ensuring they are coded and processed appropriately

l. Action all incoming correspondence in a timely manner

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

n. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

o. Support the practice pharmacist as required

p. Partake in audit as directed by the clinical lead

Job description

Job responsibilities

The following are the core responsibilities of the Prescribing Clerk 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. Produce prescriptions for clinicians to authorise in an acceptable timeframe.

b. Ensure all prscription requests are processed and are ready for collection within 48 working hours manner

c. Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items

d. Action any incoming emails

e. Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections

f. Act upon compliance issues with the appropriate clinician

g. Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintaining an accurate recall system

h. Effectively liaise with external services

i. Input data into the patients electronic health record

j. Carry out system searches as required

k. Review clinical letters ensuring they are coded and processed appropriately

l. Action all incoming correspondence in a timely manner

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

n. Support all clinical staff with general administrative tasks as requested

o. Support the practice pharmacist as required

p. Partake in audit as directed by the clinical lead

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE maths and English grade 4 and above

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • GCSE maths and English grade 4 and above

Desirable

  • Experience of working with the general public
  • Experience of working in a healthcare setting

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Aspatria Medical Group

Address

West Street Health Centre

West Street

Aspatria

Cumbria

CA7 3HH


Employer's website

https://www.aspatriamedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Aspatria Medical Group

Address

West Street Health Centre

West Street

Aspatria

Cumbria

CA7 3HH


Employer's website

https://www.aspatriamedicalgroup.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Practice Manager

Dianne Blacklock

dianneblacklock@nhs.net

01697320209

Details

Date posted

13 May 2024

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£11.50 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

A5200-24-0001

Job locations

West Street Health Centre

West Street

Aspatria

Cumbria

CA7 3HH


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