To dispense homecare prescriptions, process invoices and highlight discrepancies To collect prescriptions from clinical teams To raise orders and virtually dispense items supplied via homecare items using the EMIS pharmacy system. To check prescription renewals against the pharmacy homecare database to ensure appropriate and timely processing. To forward prescriptions to homecare providers, recognising the need to arrange urgent deliveries. To progress chase prescriptions/deliveries/invoices to ensure a timely and efficient service is provided, escalating issues to the Homecare and High-cost Medicines Support Officer as necessary. To virtually receive and book in homecare goods. To check proof of delivery against prescription and invoice and resolve discrepancies where appropriate. To highlight any discrepancies to the Homecare and High-cost Medicine Support Officer. To contact service users or providers to resolve queries, referring to Homecare Pharmacy Technicians as necessary under the direction of the Advanced Pharmacy Technician. To maintain invoice log and filing system. To reconcile monthly homecare provider statements. To monitor homecare inbox and respond to stakeholders as appropriate. To assist in the provision of medicines for the treatment of patientsThis may include the following tasks in the Dispensary, Stores or Distribution departments within Pharmacy, depending on service needs: To accurately and promptly dispense medicines for patients whose prescriptions have been validated by a Pharmacist. To issue prescriptions when this is appropriate. To supply Controlled Drugs and keep appropriate records. To participate in the Pharmacy Service to Wards and Departments To liaise with the appropriate Pharmacy Team Leader and Principal Pharmacy Technician, Stores and Distribution to ensure that any to-follow medicines are ordered and supplied to patients. To inform the appropriate Pharmacist of any problems with the supply of medicines ordered To answer the telephone and either deal with the query, take a message or re-direct the call to the appropriate person / area of the department. To receive signed requisitions / orders from hospital staff and other customers and to forward these to the appropriate area for processing. Other Duties This includes the following tasks: To assist in the training of staff. To maintain and update medicines databases. To assist in the maintenance of a clean and efficient environment suitable for the handling of medicine. For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading.