Pharmacy Technician

Responsibilities:

• Support, train and oversee the administrative staff involved in the preparation of repeat prescriptions
• Participate in the daily preparation of repeat prescriptions to ensure high-quality, safe and timely repeat prescribing
• Support the administration staff with medicine reconciliation in accordance with practice protocol
• Update patients’ medical records / prescribing accordingly
• Support the achievement of the practice’s prescribing Quality and Outcomes Framework targets
• Contribute to the review and development of repeat prescribing protocols /Standard Operating Procedures to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of repeat prescribing systems
• Provide advice to staff and patients on changes to prescribing to support the improvement of prescribing safety, quality and cost effectiveness
• Participate in medication audits
• Assist in the appropriate monitoring and management of prescribing the budgets, and liaise with the medicines management
• Prepare evidence-based resources and information to support the implementation of rational, cost-effective prescribing
• Support the Practice-Based Pharmacist to provide medication reviews, patient information leaflets, and medicine awareness
• Take a proactive approach to the safe handling of prescriptions, including assessment of risk

Requirements:

• Diploma in a related field
• Minimum of 1 year experience