A part-time prescription clerk post within the prescribing team of a Colchester GP practice that runs from two sites, Ambrose Avenue and Tollgate. The work centres on actioning repeat prescription requests within 72 hours, answering queries from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, and keeping patient records up to date. The role is 15 hours a week across three days, and prior experience as a prescription clerk in a busy public setting is essential, with SystmOne knowledge an advantage.
What the job involves
- Action repeat prescription requests within 72 hours, including those received by email
- Run a rota to collect and deliver prescriptions between both sites
- Answer queries from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses about prescription issue
- Keep repeat prescription information current in patient records, including letters and doctors' requests
- Send review letters to patients
- Arrange blood tests through the ICE system or blood pressure checks where prescribing needs require
- Produce Prescribing Incentive Scheme reports and letters, working to guidelines to reduce budget spend where possible
- Liaise with the clinical team on medicines management enquiries
- Carry out general administration and cover other areas when required
- Keep up to date with prescribing guidelines and protocols
What’s required
Experience
- Experience working as a prescription clerk
- Experience of working in a busy public environment
Skills & knowledge
- Flexible, with a positive attitude
- Good teamworking and communication skills
- Excellent standard of patient care
Nice to have
- General practice experience
- Knowledge of SystmOne
What’s offered
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Educational events and in-house meetings
- Supportive multidisciplinary team
- Positive, collaborative working environment
- Emphasis on work/life balance
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
