Dove Valley Practice is looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician to our team. This is a new post and the successful candidate should be a hardworking, enthusiastic individual with good interpersonal skills. They should be willing to learn and be 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.
* Set up the patient's repeat prescription and synchronize the medication.
* Manage out-of-stock medicines and find suitable alternatives.
* Switch branded medicines to generic medicines to improve cost, following BNF, NICE, GMMMG, and local guidelines before making any changes.
* Assist the practice with QOF work and primary care incentive schemes.
* Participate in IIF (Investment and Impact Fund) work in the 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 the Barnsley area, 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 in patient care and serve as a teaching and training practice for medical students from Sheffield Universities and GP trainees from the Barnsley Vocational Training Scheme.
Job responsibilities
* Handle patient prescription queries, discharge letters, update patient records, and medicines.
* Coordinate with hospitals and clinical pharmacists.
* Manage repeat prescriptions and medication synchronization.
* Address out-of-stock medicines with suitable alternatives.
* Implement cost-effective measures by switching to generic medicines following guidelines.
* Support QOF and primary care incentive schemes.
* Participate in IIF work.
* Monitor medicines and arrange blood tests.
* Send updates to patients regarding BP, BMI, and other health information.
* Perform other tasks appropriate to the role.
Person Specification
Qualifications
* Highly motivated and willing to attend training.
* Awareness of accountability within the practice roles.
* Previous pharmaceutical experience.
* Experience with Microsoft Office.
* Experience in General Practice/NHS settings.
* Experience with SystmOne computer system.
Experience
* Reliable with good attendance.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Attention to detail and accuracy.
* Ability to work effectively in a busy environment.
* Willing to work overtime/flexible hours as needed.
* Pharmaceutical experience.
* Knowledge of general practice and primary care systems.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A Disclosure check will be required to check for any criminal convictions.
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