Job Description:
Job information Medication Clerk from the Company The Cambridge Practice, located in Aldershot, GU, United Kingdom. This job opening requires a GCSE education.
Job Responsibility:
The following are the core responsibilities of the prescription clerk:
* Process repeat prescription requests received by phone, email, fax, post, slips, and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol.
* Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign within 48 hours unless there are queries.
* Ensure repeat medication is issued in line with practice protocols and is ready for collection within a 72-hour time frame.
* Follow practice protocol when dealing with medication requests for medication on behalf of the patient for non-repeat items.
* Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections, promote electronic repeat dispensing, and online ordering.
* Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to order only what they require.
* Act upon compliance issues, liaising with the appropriate clinician.
* Ensure medication reviews are arranged and maintain an accurate recall system.
* Effectively liaise with external services, e.g., district nurses, to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients and build a relationship with community pharmacies.
* Input data into the patient's healthcare records as necessary.
* Deal with all prescription-related enquiries in a timely manner.
* Record and report adverse effects accurately and appropriately, informing the medicines management team or duty GP immediately.
Personal/Professional Development:
The post-holder will participate in any training programme implemented by the practice as part of this employment, including:
* Participation in an annual individual performance review.
* Taking responsibility for maintaining a record of own personal and/or professional development.
* Providing a role model for others to emulate, exhibiting high standards of professionalism and behaviour.
* Acting as a role model, assessor, and mentor to less experienced employees and participating in supervision and reflective practice within the team.
Team Working:
Work as an effective and responsible member of the team, supporting others and exploring mechanisms to develop new ways of working.
Communication:
Demonstrate sensitive communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent to treatment.
Risk Management:
Manage and assess risk within areas of responsibility, ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect staff and patients.
The company is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.
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