Remote PCN Pharmacy Technician

The Pharmacist Network; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking motivated and focused Remote Pharmacy Technicians. This role involves supporting general practice operations and providing clinical advice to patients. Responsibilities include managing medication queries, conducting reconciliations, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates should be registered Pharmacy Technicians with relevant qualifications and experience in primary care. This position offers full-time or part-time hours along with various employee benefits such as paid GPhC fees and a health & wellbeing program.

Benefits

GPhC fees paid

5 weeks annual leave plus bank holidays

Health & wellbeing programme

Support from senior pharmacists

Flexibility in work hours

Qualifications

• Must be a registered Pharmacy Technician with a relevant qualification.
• Experience working in primary care or GP practice setting for 6-12 months is required.
• Must have a reliable internet connection during working hours.

Responsibilities

• Conduct medication reconciliations using clinical letters.
• Manage prescriptions and respond to medication queries.
• Communicate with pharmacies about stock supplies.

Skills

Medication management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC

CPPE Primary Care pathway

Tools

EMIS

System 1

Job description

We have full and part time roles vacancies available.

We currently have opportunities for a Remote Pharmacy Technicians due to company growth and expansion to work full-time or part time for PCNs contracts across the UK. This opportunity is available for highly motivated and focused Pharmacy Technicians, who will be responsible for the smooth running of day-to-day activities within general practice, whilst playing a vital role in providing clinical support and advice to patients focusing on best practice and adhering to safety guidelines.

Full-time or part-time hours can be worked within core opening hours of the GP practice.

Main duties of the job

As a remote Pharmacy Technician you will confidently act within professional standards and boundaries, supporting and working alongside your General Practice team as well as Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians within TPN.

You will help resolve medication-related queries, work as part of a multidisciplinary team, improve patient outcomes and support the improvementof access to healthcare.

About us

The Pharmacist Network are a pharmacist led organisation who provide Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians to General Practices nationally. We pride ourselves on attracting and retaining likeminded individuals who are passionate about patient centred care, and we value a culture of positivity, transparency and excellence. There is a wealth of experience and expertise within our current workforce of 250+ Pharmacists and Pharmacy Technicians.

The Pharmacist Network are committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and welcome applications from candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals and make a difference in patient care through your expertise as a Pharmacy Technician. If this role is suitable for you, please apply today. We look forward to receiving your application!

Benefits for employees

• GPhC fees and DBS Applications paid
• 5 weeks of annual leave PLUS bank holidays (Pro rata as and when required)
• Health & wellbeing programme with the following free services, confidential counselling, digital gym, high street stores discounts
• An established network of over 200 pharmacists nationally and dedicated senior pharmacist support available
• Flexibility

Job responsibilities

• Medication Reconciliations using clinical letters and post Hospital Discharge Summaries
• Medicine Management including Prescription screening and processing
• Respond and communicate to patient related medication queries
• Communicate with local pharmacies regarding stock supplies issues and shortages
• Medication synchronisation in line with regular repeat prescription
• Medication monitoring recalls (e.g BP, blood tests, annual reviews)
• Prescribing audits in line with CQC/QOF targets as set by the Prescribing Team (training can be provided)
• Standard/Annual medication monitoring
• Shared Care Protocols
• Action medicines safety alerts from CAS/MHRA/ICB
• Level 1 and 2 Medication reviews (training can be given)
• Assist with Pre-SMR (Structure Medication Review) Screening (training can be given)

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification to show you are registered Pharmacy Technician with GPHC
• To already be enrolled on the CPPE Primary Care pathway or completed already.

Experience

• 6-12+ months experience working within primary care/GP practice setting.
• Experience with EMIS or System 1 or both
• Have Internet connection /WIFI at all times during working hours

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Home or remote working