Prescription Clerk

Integrated Care System; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Barnsley is seeking a hardworking Prescription Clerk to handle patient prescription queries and manage records. The role involves communication with hospitals and taking care of medication changes, ensuring patient safety and quality care. Candidates should have experience in General Practice and be willing to learn. This part-time position offers flexible hours, serving a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and willing to attend training.
• Awareness of accountability within the practice.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Deal with patient prescription queries and update records.
• Confirm changes with hospitals and discuss with pharmacists.
• Handle out-of-stock medicines and suggest alternatives.
• Monitor medicines and arrange blood tests for patients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to work independently

Education

Experience in General Practice/NHS settings

Experience with Microsoft Office and SystmOne

Previous experience in prescribing medication

Job description

Dove Valley Practice is looking to recruit a Prescription Clerk to our team. The successful candidate should be hardworking, enthusiastic, with good interpersonal skills. They should be willing to learn and form part of an effective team.

The contract is for 4 hours per day, Monday to Friday.

Main duties of the job

Key roles and responsibilities:

• Deal with patient prescription queries, discharge letters, upgrade patient records, and update medicines.
• Call the hospital to confirm changes and discuss with the clinical pharmacist if needed.
• Handle out-of-stock medicines and find suitable alternatives.
• Switch branded medicines to generic medicines to improve cost, following BNF, NICE, GMMMG, and local guidelines.
• Assist the practice with QOF work and primary care incentive schemes.
• Participate in IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) work in practice.
• Monitor medicines and arrange blood tests for patients.
• Send alert messages to patients to update their BP, BMI, and other information required by the practice.

About us

We are a long-standing practice providing excellent quality care in Barnsley, rated as 'good' by the CQC. Our team includes 8 GPs, 3 PAs, 1 ACP, 2 Practice Nurses, and other staff across 2 sites. We are committed to excellence and also serve as a teaching and training practice for medical students and GP trainees.

Job responsibilities

As listed above, including handling prescription queries, updating records, contacting hospitals, managing medicines, and supporting practice schemes.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Highly motivated and willing to attend training.
• Awareness of accountability within the practice.
• Previous experience in prescribing medication.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and SystmOne.
• Experience in General Practice/NHS settings.

Experience

• Reliable with good attendance.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a busy environment.
• Willing to work flexible hours/overtime.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to a DBS check in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.