Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

Reference: HW-2211

• Conduct medicines reconciliation following hospital discharge, outpatient appointments, and new patient registrations

• Support repeat prescription processing, ensuring accuracy and adherence to practice protocols

• Review medication queries from patients, community pharmacies, escalating clinical issues appropriately

• Support deprescribing initiatives and prescribing audits under pharmacist or GP guidance

Blood Monitoring & Safety Processes

• Track and manage required blood tests for highrisk medications e.g., DMARDs, anticoagulants, lithium

• Ensure compliance with safety alerts, MHRA guidance, and practice protocols

Patient-Facing Support

• Provide clear, supportive information to patients about prescriptions, medication changes, and monitoring requirement

Operational & Administrative Duties

• Maintain accurate and uptodate patient medication records

• Support the management of repeat prescribing systems, including synchronisation and reducing waste

• Contribute to quality improvement projects, audits, and data collection for QOF, and local incentive schemes