Medicine Management Officer

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POST Management of prescribing records Ensure that all requests for repeat prescriptions on EPS are actioned, where possible, within two working days Manage requests for Acute/Past Acute Medications Check that all repeat items requested are due to be issued Any items not on repeat prescription that are requested by a patient need to be managed in line with MMT Protocol / Flow Chart Add items as requested for Dressings/ Nutrition and Ostomy purposes. Synchronisation of items on repeat prescription. Amend quantity of medication if appropriate. Liaising with Local Pharmacies Manage incoming MMT phonelines (Patient/Pharmacy/Internal) Action EMIS Access and Pharmacy emails Supporting BMG colleagues with queries where appropriate Use Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to Issue holiday prescriptions Add Queries to the Pharmacy Triage if appropriate Check Gap in Issue / Medicine Compliance following (SOPs) Manage Drugs Cabinet for Emergency Trolley/Site