Job Overview
The Pharmacy Technician will work as part of the multidisciplinary team within the General Practice to support safe, effective, and efficient use of medicines. They will assist with medicines optimisation, repeat prescribing processes, patient education, and clinical administrative tasks under the supervision of a clinical pharmacist and GPs.
Key Responsibilities
* Conduct medication reviews.
* Review patient compliance and support adherence through education and advice.
* Monitor high-risk medicines and ensure required blood tests and safety checks are up to date.
* Undertake regular audits that pertain to patient safety.
* Process repeat prescription requests in line with practice protocols.
* Update patient medication records, reconcile medicines, and identify discrepancies.
* Manage acute medication requests and queries, escalating appropriately.
* Support safe transfer of care by reconciling discharge summaries, clinic letters, and hospital medication changes.
* Provide information and promote understanding of medicines to patients, carers, and care homes.
* Advise on safe storage, disposal, and correct use of medicines.
* Respond to patient queries related to prescriptions and medication availability.
* Use GP clinical systems SystmOne to update medication records and read codes.
* Contribute to the development and implementation of practice protocols and policies around medicines.
Collaborative Working
Work closely with GPs, clinical pharmacists, nurses, reception team, PCN staff, and community pharmacies.
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