About the role
Salary: Negotiable
Due to the massive increase
of demand for services, a position has become available for an enthusiastic Prescribing clerk. The role requires a self-motivated, disciplined
individual to assist with the day-to-day smooth running of the practice repeat prescribing service. The
chosen candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills, be a superb
communicator both written and verbally and be flexible and adaptable in their
approach to work within the team.
a)Process routine repeat prescription requests b) Accurately check prescription requests against the patient's electronic medical record c) Process requests in accordancewith Practice prescribing procedures d) Ensure prescription requests are accurately recorded and appropriately actioned.e) Identify requests that falloutside standard repeat prescribing processes and refer them to the appropriate clinician.f) Deal with prescription requests from patients, carers, pharmacies, care homes and healthcareprofessionals.g) Ensure prescription-related documentation is accurately recorded and maintained and assist with prescription queries and medication-related correspondence.h) Support agreed medication review and recall processes from an admin perspective.i)Assist with prescription-related audits and searches.j)Support the Practice inidentifying outstanding medication-related administrative actions.k)Assist with medicines management projects and quality improvementinitiatives.l)Maintain awareness of Practice procedures relating to high-riskmedicines, controlled drugs and other medicines requiring additionalsafeguards, escalating requests appropriately.Provide a professional, courteous and helpful service.b) Respondto telephone , face to face and Electromic prescribing enquiries c) Provide appropriate signposting where the query falls outside the responsibilities of the Prescription Clerk. Assist in resolving discrepancies or administrative issues relating to prescriptions3
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Prescription Administration