Description
We are seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician to join our award-winning GP practice based in Hackney and Wanstead. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work closely with our Lead GP and Clinical Pharmacist to ensure the safe, accurate, and timely supply of prescribed medication to patients. You will also provide technical and administrative support to the Clinical Pharmacists and Clinicians.
Main duties of the job
- Support the effective management and safe operation of the practice repeat prescribing system and associated prescribing processes
- Promote cost-effective use of medicines and minimise medicines waste
- Support the practice's High-Risk Drug Monitoring (HRDM) protocol
- Ensure administrative work is completed in order to achieve and implement prescribing initiatives
- Be a reliable, trained, and informed resource to answer medicines-related administrative queries
- Promote the safe and effective use of medicines and support the provision of appropriate patient information
- Provide patient counselling and advice on the safe and effective use of medicines, within scope of practice
- Supervise, train, and update practice receptionists dealing with all aspects of repeat prescribing
- Become a point of contact within and outside the surgery for all who deal with medicines-related issues
- Develop effective relationships with local Community Pharmacies in relation to medicines management
Person Specification
- GPhC Registered Pharmacy Technician
- BTEC/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in pharmacy services
- Accredited Checking Technician
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a hospital, community, or primary care pharmacy
- Experience with clinical computing systems and basic clinical information
- Computer literate: able to work with Word/Excel and e-mail
- Methodical approach and attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive salary (negotiable)
- Permanent position
- Full-time and flexible working patterns available
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