Pharmacy Systems Coordinator- Bank

Pharmacy Systems Coordinator- Bank

Posted 1 day ago by Richmond Villages

Negotiable
Undetermined
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London, England, United Kingdom

Summary: The Pharmacy Systems Coordinator at Bupa Cromwell Hospital is responsible for providing training and technical support for Pharmacy IT Systems, ensuring accurate maintenance of electronic drug files, and generating reports on financial and inventory data. The role involves collaborating across the hospital to resolve IT issues and support the implementation of system upgrades. This position is crucial for enhancing the efficiency of pharmacy operations and ensuring compliance with legal documentation requirements. The role is based in a leading private hospital in West London, emphasizing a commitment to patient care and innovative healthcare solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide training and technical support for Pharmacy IT Systems.
  • Participate in the implementation of upgrades for pharmacy IT systems.
  • Support the maintenance of pharmacy-related clinical IT systems and electronic drug files.
  • Generate reports from pharmacy systems for financial, inventory, and usage information.
  • Investigate and resolve complex IT problems, escalating issues as necessary.
  • Support drug charging reconciliation to assist revenue capture opportunities.
  • Ensure proper maintenance and storage of prescriptions and archived pharmacy documentation.
  • Update documentation and procedures regularly.

Key Skills:

  • Relevant experience working in a UK pharmacy environment.
  • Advanced IT skills.
  • Experience with Pyxis ES and Ascribe systems is desirable.
  • Experience in an IT support role and use of Compucare is desirable.
  • Proven experience in training staff or managing a team.
  • Ability to learn new technologies with minimal supervision.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and accuracy.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description Pharmacy Systems Coordinator -Bank Bupa Cromwell Hospital - SW5 0TU (5 mins walk from Earls Court underground or 7 mins walk from Gloucester Road underground.) Bank Shifts £15 P/H Various Shift patterns We make health happen As a Clinician at Bupa our patients will be your top priority. With no shareholders, we reinvest our profits back into our business to give you the extra time and technology you need to make a difference to our patients each and every day. The Cromwell Hospital, our flagship private hospital in West London, delivers world-class inpatient and outpatient care. With 180 beds, 6 theatres, advanced intensive care units, paediatrics, diagnostics, physiotherapy, and private GP services - it's a centre of excellence for complex care and innovation. At Bupa, we're proud to offer access to our state-of-the-art Clinical Training Academy in Staines - a cutting-edge space for immersive learning, innovation and growth. With advanced simulation labs, XR and VR tech, and digital training environments, it's where we're shaping the future of healthcare The pharmacy service is open on Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 8pm and Saturday from 9:00am to 2.30pm How You'll Help Us Make Health Happen In this role you will work within Pharmacy and collaboratively across the hospital to provide training, technical support and resolve issues for all users of the Pharmacy IT Systems. Participate in the implementation of upgrades of pharmacy IT systems; Current systems include Pyxis ES, Ascribe, Digitrak, Compucare and Powergate. The post holder will support implementation, utilisation and maintenance of pharmacy related clinical IT systems, ensure accurate maintenance of electronic drug files, develop and maintain databases and provide accurate reporting. To ensure accurate cost prices are held and contract prices are input within the systems, assist billing and provide near real time price updates. To ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices and liaising with Accounts Payable where appropriate using the General Finance Interface. To generate reports from pharmacy systems, including Carefusion ES, Ascribe SSRS reporter, Phillips ICCA, Compucare and Digitrak, to report on financial, inventory and usage information. The post holder will investigate and resolve complex IT problems; deal with unanticipated issues escalating to the IT team and/or Chief Pharmacist where necessary. To maintain and develop the Compucare drug files and attend to system issues in a timely manner and ensure accurate description and pricing detail is held in Compucare. To support drug charging reconciliation, including dispensaries and Theatre charges, to assist increased revenue capture opportunities for the department / hospital. To ensure that prescriptions / archived pharmacy documentation is maintained and stored appropriately in accordance with the law, on site as well as in outside storage facilities. Ensure documentation and procedures are updated regularly Key Skills / Qualifications Needed For This Role Relevant experience working in a UK pharmacy environment. Advanced IT skills Pyxis ES System manager trained desirable Ascribe System Manager trained desirable Experience of working in an IT support role and proven experience in the use of Compucare desirable Proven experience of successfully training staff or managing a team. Ability to learn new technologies with minimum supervision. Ability to analyse and resolve IT issues: troubleshooting skills. Able to prioritise and meet deadlines Attention to detail and accuracy Our Benefits These benefits have been carefully crafted to really make a difference to our people's lives, supporting a work-life balance whilst keeping focus on mental and physical wellbeing: Highly competitive rates. Staff referral scheme open to bank staff (refer another bank member of staff and get remunerated for it). Access to development opportunities Welcoming environment. An hourly rate that incorporates payment of annual leave. Subsidised staff canteen and coffee shop lead by expert caterers. Inclusion in the NEST government pension scheme. Why Bupa? We're a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose - helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do. We encourage all of our people to "Be you at Bupa", we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. That's why we especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. This means we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We'll make sure you are treated fairly and offer reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone that needs them. If you require information regarding this role in an alternative format, please email: careers@bupa.com If you would like more information on the role or require an alternative format please contact serina.kapoor@bupa.com Time Type Full time Job Area Clinical Services Locations: Cromwell Hospital London