Prescription Clerk/gp Assistant - West Wickham, United Kingdom - Wickham Park Surgery

Description

• Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe
• Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within a 48hour timeframe
• Generate requests for medication on behalf of the patient for nonrepeat items
• Actively encourage patients to reconcile medications to facilitate monthly collections
• 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 by maintaining an accurate recall system
• Effectively liaise with external services, i.e., district nurses, to ensure medicaments are arranged for housebound patients
• Deal with all prescription related enquiries in a timely manner
• Signposting some received correspondence to others, e.g., clinical pharmacist, practice nurse
• Supporting practice patients by arranging appointments, onward referrals, clinical tests and follow up appointments.
• Supporting GP(s) in liaising with external agencies such as helping to arrange patient admission while the GP(s) continue with the consultation.

• Proficient in office computer systems
• Strong typing and data entry skills
• Administrative capabilities for managing patient records
• Excellent organizational skills for managing patient prescriptions and records
• Clerical abilities for maintaining a smooth workflow

• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking

• Day shift
• Holidays
• No weekends

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

• GP surgery: 1 year (preferred)