Homecare Pharmacy Technician: High-Cost Drugs & Funding

NHS; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon seeks a Homecare Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy technician in managing homecare medication and patient prescriptions. You will contribute to the efficient workflow by processing medication orders and ensuring funding approvals. Applicants should have a GCSE in Maths and English and ideally a QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services. The role involves teamwork, managing workloads, and proficiency with spreadsheets in a dynamic pharmacy environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above.
• QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services – or willing and able to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Support lead pharmacy technician in homecare team.
• Process homecare prescriptions and documentation.
• Work with gastroenterology team for prescription management.
• Manage stock of high cost medication in ophthalmology.
• Monitor joint box actions and requests.

Skills

Teamwork

Managing own workload

Working with spreadsheets

Managing joint email boxes

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading healthcare provider in Swindon seeks a Homecare Pharmacy Assistant to support the pharmacy technician in managing homecare medication and patient prescriptions. You will contribute to the efficient workflow by processing medication orders and ensuring funding approvals. Applicants should have a GCSE in Maths and English and ideally a QCF level 3 in Pharmacy services. The role involves teamwork, managing workloads, and proficiency with spreadsheets in a dynamic pharmacy environment.