Prescription Clerk
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Ormskirk, L39 2DN |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | A1087-26-0002 |
Summary
Process routine prescription requests via Emis email and AccuRx within 2 working days of receipt. Manage prescription queries accordingly. Liaise with Practice Manager and clinical team with any areas of concern. Liaise with medicines management team relating to any queries. Ensure that patients are notified immediately of any medicines changes. Liaise with chemists, patients, nursing homes and hospitals when needed. Synchronise medicines that are on repeat so they all finish at the same time. If a medication review for a patient is overdue, book the patient with the clinical pharmacist. If there is a manufacturer's or supply problem, liaise with the chemist or medicines optimisation team for an alternative. Issue prescription and advise patient of the change. Check for over and under usage of medication. Any other reasonable administrative duties as directed by the Meds Management lead, The Practice Manager or Partners. Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to data protection regulations. The practice has Protocols in place for Clinical and Administrative tasks, staff are required to adhere to all Practice Protocols, it is essential that all staff keep up to date with protocols and advise of any changes needed. All protocols are stored on the Practice Intranet. Apply Practice policies, protocols, standards and guidance Discuss with other members of the team how the policies, protocols, standards and guidelines will affect own work Participate in audits where appropriate