Prescribing Administrator

  • Red Sector Recruitment Limited
  • Penwortham, Lancashire
  • Feb 24, 2026
Contractor Administration

Job Description

We are currently seeking a Prescribing Administrator for a Substance Misuse Service located in Preston for a 5 Month Contract.

The role will be Full Time 37.5 Hours a Week, Monday to Friday from 09:00-17:00.

You will need prior experience working within a Substance Misuse Service.

Key Activities:

  • To assist in the management of prescription production in batches as required across the whole service.
  • To assist in the management of prescription production and changes to scripts in line with Doctors medical reviews.
  • To maintain and assist with process of prescription generation across the Integrated Recovery Service.
  • To maintain and assist with the setting up of a Prescription Management Systems within projects.
  • Act as first point of contact within the service, for actions and discussions around prescriptions and controlled stationary.
  • To ensure that telephone calls and visits from service users, outside agencies and staff are dealt with promptly and courteously, transferring calls to appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • To ensure effective processing of correspondence / data entry as required.
  • To minute take at partnership and clinical meetings as required.
  • To collate, monitor and report data/information & statistics as required.
  • Manage an effective electronic filing system to ensure that all documents are stored securely & efficiently in an orderly manner.
  • Develop and nurture sound relationships with both Business Support and external office and equipment suppliers.
  • To carry out photocopying as required.
  • To ensure that admin, record-keeping, and communication within the project are maintained.
  • To co-ordinate operational requirements of the project base as required, eg room bookings etc as required
  • To work with Team Leaders managing booking systems for Doctors appointments and reviews
  • To provide any administrative support to Doctors as required
  • Supervise Administration Volunteers.