Prescription Clerk

Blyth's Meadow Surgery is looking for a prescription clerk to join the team on a part-time basis, working 30 hours a week.

The main responsibilities of the role include:

• Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 5 working days. This includes checking email requests, online, paper and phone.
• Responding to all queries and requests from chemists, nursing homes and district nurses, regarding the issue of prescriptions.
• Keeping repeat prescription information up-to-date in the patient journal, such as letters and doctors' requests.
• Medicine management – liaising and discussing any enquires or queries raised by the clinical team.
• General ad hoc administration work.
• Flexibility to cover other areas when required – multi-skill mix.
• Keep up-to-date with all prescribing guidelines and protocols, relevant to the position.