Prescription Clerk Apprentice Greens Norton and Weedon Medical Practice

In this role you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the practice population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the processing of repeat prescriptions in electronic and hard copy format, including online requests.

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Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £7,753.72 to £15,314.00

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 31.0

  • Expected duration

    18 Months

  • Possible start date

    27 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    02 Dec 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000112622

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Primary responsibilities:

  • Process repeats prescription requests received by phone, email, post, slips and the online access system, in accordance with practice protocol
  • Produce prescriptions for the GP to sign in an acceptable timeframe
  • Ensure all prescription requests are processed and are ready for collection within the correct timeframe
  • Discuss with patients their requirements, encouraging patients to only order what they require
  • Initiating contact with and responding to requests from patients, other team members and associated healthcare agencies and providers
  • Ensure patient information is updated and that such information is secure and always kept confidential
  • Check emails regularly and deal with them appropriately
  • Input data onto SystmOne
  • Maintain a clean, tidy, effective working area at all times
  • Ensure the dispensary has adequate stationary supplies in stock
  • Carry out system searches as requested

Secondary responsibilities:

  • Support the practice clinical pharmacist as required
  • Support the dispensing staff in reviewing and updating the organisation’s policies and procedures

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Remote learning
  • 20% off the job training supported by Starting Off
  • Business Administration level 3 qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • Opportunity for permanent position once successfully finishing the apprenticeship

 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Are you able to get to the location.

About the employer

My clients are two long-established rural dispensing practices that merged in 2010. The practice operates from modern purpose-built premises from two different sites and are now looking for an organised prescriptive clerk apprentice to join each of their teams. Their aim is to provide high quality medical care in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere and promote healthy living with an emphasis on disease prevention. In this role you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of prescription requests for the practice population, liaising effectively with all relevant personnel. Duties will include, but are not limited to, the processing of repeat prescriptions in electronic and hard copy format, including online requests. In addition, the post-holder will be required to support the multidisciplinary team, ensuring the strategic objectives of the organisation are met.

Employer

Greens Norton and Weedon Medical Practice

Address

Towcester Road

Greens Norton

Towcester

NN12 8BL

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Training

Training provider

STARTING OFF LIMITED

Contact

Lucy

Lucy.Harris@startingoff.co.uk

01536851190

Apprenticeship standard

Business administrator

Level 3 (A level)

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