NhsJobs Langford

Working as part of a team the post-holder will assist patients in obtaining their medications in a timely and safe manner, also ensuring that patients are directed to appropriate services relating to their healthcare in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Managing the expectations of patients, their carers or guardians in to provide a high standard of patient focused service. The post-holder will pro-actively communicate relevant information between patients and their healthcare professional.

The Prescript Clerk will develop good working relationships with:

• Patients

• GP, nurses and other surgery staff

• External Organisations e.g. Community Pharmacy

• Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Team Leader in the delivery of safe and efficient responses to patient medication requirements.

• Dealing with queries and repeat prescription requests in person, by telephone and electronically, ensuring all current medication has relevant, current authorisations.

• Making of relevant appointments by telephone using a computerised system.

• Dealing with clerical matters such as emails, changes of patient details, EPS nominations, completion of forms etc. as required.

• Work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist team, acting upon any relevant prescribing changes as instructed to assist with cost effective prescribing, QOF compliance and prescribing targets.

• Checking and completion of tasks as appropriate.

• Control all patient files and related admin to required quality standards and in line with information governance, GDPR and DPA regulations.

• Maintain accurate records.

Job description

Working as part of a team the post-holder will assist patients in obtaining their medications in a timely and safe manner, also ensuring that patients are directed to appropriate services relating to their healthcare in a courteous, efficient and effective way.

Managing the expectations of patients, their carers or guardians in to provide a high standard of patient focused service. The post-holder will pro-actively communicate relevant information between patients and their healthcare professional.

The Prescript Clerk will develop good working relationships with:

• Patients

• GP, nurses and other surgery staff

• External Organisations e.g. Community Pharmacy

• Key Responsibilities:

• To support the Team Leader in the delivery of safe and efficient responses to patient medication requirements.

• Dealing with queries and repeat prescription requests in person, by telephone and electronically, ensuring all current medication has relevant, current authorisations.

• Making of relevant appointments by telephone using a computerised system.

• Dealing with clerical matters such as emails, changes of patient details, EPS nominations, completion of forms etc. as required.

• Work closely with the Clinical Pharmacist team, acting upon any relevant prescribing changes as instructed to assist with cost effective prescribing, QOF compliance and prescribing targets.

• Checking and completion of tasks as appropriate.

• Control all patient files and related admin to required quality standards and in line with information governance, GDPR and DPA regulations.

• Maintain accurate records.

What is the salary for this pharmacist role in Langford?

The advertised salary for this pharmacist role at Mendip Vale Medical Group is £25224.00 to £25713.00 p.a.. Typical pharmacist pay in Langford varies by experience, sector (NHS versus community), and employer; see the PharmSee UK pharmacy salary guide for benchmarks.

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