Job summary Ballards Walk Surgery has an opportunity for a prescription clerk/pharmacy assistant to join our busy prescribing team, at the heart of our patient care service. This role is offered on a full-time, ongoing locum or self employed basis. Main duties of the job Ensuring that requests for repeat prescriptions are actioned within 72 hours. This includes checking email requests and involves a rota system to cover the collection and drop off of all prescriptions from each site. 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. Sending out review letters. Organising blood tests (through ICE system) or blood pressure checks for patients, relevant to their prescribing needs. Prescribing Incentive Scheme issue reports and letters, working around any guidelines issued to ensure budget reductions where possible. Medicine management liaise and discuss 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. About us We are a large practice, serving a patient population of 12,000. Supporting your work life balance and professional development is important to us, so we will be happy to discuss any requirements for flexible working. Date posted 27 January 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary Depending on experience Contract Bank Working pattern Full-time Reference number 7980-2 Job locations 49 Ballards Walk Basildon Essex SS15 5HL Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Job description Job responsibilities If you would like to find out more information about this role, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us. Person Specification Qualifications Essential None Experience Essential Have general practice experience and knowledge. Possess experience of working in a busy, public environment. Flexible, with a positive attitude. Demonstrate good team working and communication skills. Demonstrate an excellent standard of patient care. Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage. Person Specification Qualifications Essential None Experience Essential Have general practice experience and knowledge. Possess experience of working in a busy, public environment. Flexible, with a positive attitude. Demonstrate good team working and communication skills. Demonstrate an excellent standard of patient care. Knowledge of SystmOne would be an advantage. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Primary Care Careers Address 49 Ballards Walk Basildon Essex SS15 5HL Employer's website https://www.eoeprimarycarecareers.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)