Prescription Clerk
| Posting date: | 07 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 August 2025 |
| Location: | Deal, CT14 9LF |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A3703-25-0002 |
Summary
See attached for full Job Description and Person Specification. Prescription Clerk job description & person specification Job Title Prescription Clerk Line Manager Clinical Pharmacist Accountable to Dr S Schulz and Partners Hours per week 16.5 Primary Responsibilities The following are the core responsibilities of the prescription clerk. There may be on occasion, a requirement to carry out other tasks; this will be dependent upon factors such as workload and staffing levels: a. Process repeat prescription requests received by post, repeat prescription re-order form and the online patient access system, in accordance with practice protocol b. Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe c. Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within a 48-hour timeframe d. Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items, where this has been agreed by the prescribing clinician. e. Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections f. Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to order only what they require g. Act upon compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician h. Ensure medication reviews are arranged by maintaining an accurate recall system i. Effectively liaise with external services i.e. district nurses to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients j. Input data into the patients healthcare records as necessary k. Deal with all prescription related enquiries in a timely manner l. Record and reported significant events accurately and appropriately, informing the practice manager immediately m. Read code data on EMIS Health Care System n. Carry out system searches as requested o. Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times Secondary Responsibilities In addition to the primary responsibilities, the prescription clerk may be requested to: a. Support the practice clinical pharmacist as required b. Partake in audit as directed by the audit lead c. Support the Practice Manager in reviewing and updating the practice prescribing policy