Pharmacy Assistant – High-Cost Drugs & Homecare

Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Swindon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is inviting applications for the role of High-Cost Drugs & Homecare Pharmacy Assistant. You will support the pharmacy team in managing homecare medications and ensuring patient care is prioritized. The ideal candidate should have or be willing to work towards a QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Your contributions will include processing prescriptions and working with clinical teams to ensure proper funding and medication supply. Join us to develop your career and enhance your skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in a team environment.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet service needs.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and managing joint email boxes.

Responsibilities

• Support lead pharmacy technician in homecare operations.
• Process and check homecare prescriptions for legality.
• Manage invoices and track medication prescriptions.
• Ensure prior approval of funding for homecare prescriptions.
• Control stock and ensure high cost medications are supplied correctly.

Skills

Teamwork

Managing own workload

Microsoft Excel

Education

QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services or willing to work towards

GCSE in Maths and English grade C or above

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon is inviting applications for the role of High-Cost Drugs & Homecare Pharmacy Assistant. You will support the pharmacy team in managing homecare medications and ensuring patient care is prioritized. The ideal candidate should have or be willing to work towards a QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services and exhibit strong teamwork skills. Your contributions will include processing prescriptions and working with clinical teams to ensure proper funding and medication supply. Join us to develop your career and enhance your skills.