Pharmacy IT Systems Coordinator

Cromwell Hospital; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional registration fees

25 days holiday per year

Bupa health insurance

Pension & life insurance

Season ticket loan / cycle2work

Gympass discounts

Annual awards ceremony

Job summary

Cromwell Hospital London is seeking a Pharmacy Systems Coordinator to oversee pharmacy IT systems upgrades, maintenance and reporting. The role focuses on Pyxis ES, Ascribe, Digitrak, Compucare and related tools, ensuring accurate drug files and efficient invoicing.

You will work with Accounts Payable, generate management reports, support billing and revenue capture, and help maintain prescribing documentation in accordance with the law. A strong IT background in a clinical setting is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Assistant or above (or overseas qualified Pharmacist)
• Advanced IT skills (essential)
• Pyxis ES System manager trained (desirable)
• Ascribe System Manager trained (desirable)
• Experience of working in an IT support role and proven experience in the use of Compucare (desirable)
• Proven experience of successfully training staff or managing a team.
• Ability to learn new technologies with minimum supervision.
• Ability to analyse and resolve IT issues: troubleshooting skills.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Participate in upgrades of pharmacy IT systems such as Pyxis ES, Ascribe, Digitrak, Compucare and Powergate.
• Support implementation, utilisation and maintenance of pharmacy IT systems; maintain electronic drug files; develop and maintain databases; provide accurate reporting.
• Ensure accurate cost prices and input contract prices; assist billing; provide near real time price updates.
• Process supplier invoices and liaise with Accounts Payable where appropriate.
• Generate reports from pharmacy systems (Carefusion ES, Ascribe SSRS reporter, Phillips ICCA, Compucare, Digitrak) to report on financial, inventory and usage.
• Investigate and resolve IT problems; escalate to IT team/Chief Pharmacist as needed.
• Maintain Compucare drug files and ensure accurate description and pricing.
• Support drug charging reconciliation including dispensaries and Theatre charges to increase revenue.
• Ensure prescriptions/archived pharmacy documentation is maintained and stored in compliance with the law on site and in external storage; keep procedures updated.

Skills

Advanced IT skills

Troubleshooting

Staff training

Learn new technologies

Prioritise deadlines

Attention to detail

Education

NVQ level 2 Pharmacy Assistant or above

Tools

Pyxis ES

Ascribe

Compucare

Job description

Cromwell Hospital London is seeking a Pharmacy Systems Coordinator to oversee pharmacy IT systems upgrades, maintenance and reporting. The role focuses on Pyxis ES, Ascribe, Digitrak, Compucare and related tools, ensuring accurate drug files and efficient invoicing.

You will work with Accounts Payable, generate management reports, support billing and revenue capture, and help maintain prescribing documentation in accordance with the law. A strong IT background in a clinical setting is essential.