Inpatient Pharmacy Tech III [ Home Infusion]

About Us

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well‑being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not‑for‑profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Benefits

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar‑for‑dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1
• Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level

Job Summary

The Pharmacy Technician 3 leads in distributing medications and related tasks. They work independently and manage a specialized area while helping deliver pharmaceutical care. This role is on the Home Infusion Team, requires a valid driver’s license, and follows a Monday‑Friday, 8 AM‑5 PM schedule. Must be able to lift at least 15 lb; IV certification preferred.

Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

Responsibilities

• Performs the duties of a lead pharmacy technician, mastering all pharmacy technician duties and cross‑training new hires.
• Maintains a specialized area of responsibility while aiding in care delivery, including purchasing, receiving, auditing, sterile and non‑sterile compounding, billing, informatics, medication reconciliation, licensing, contracting, and marketing.
• Supports BSWQA clinical pharmacists by performing medication reconciliation and formulary research, and assists the BSWQA Comprehensive Care Management Team (registered nurses, social workers, community health workers, and health‑care coordinators).
• Fields medication questions and escalates all clinical questions to pharmacists.
• Attends CCM huddles and provides medication‑education topics for presentation by pharmacists or residents.
• Performs advanced inventory management (e.g., ADM optimization, ADM build and rebuild).
• Participates in education for pharmacy residents and students.
• Completes prior authorizations (PA) for HTPN clinics (e.g., hepatitis C medications, rifaximin, and PCSK9 inhibitors).
• Completes renewal PAs for SPFS clinics, verifies benefits, and obtains financial help through manufacturer coupons, foundations, and patient‑assistance programs.
• Makes medication‑adherence calls.
• Assists in coordinating and developing medication‑related focus‑measure outreach workflows; acts as the contact person for contracted payers regarding focus measures.
• Reports outreach results back to payers and department managers.
• Enhances performance on medication‑adherence measures through patient engagement and education.
• Coordinates the drug recall process.
• Assists with special projects (workflows, training, events).
• Filters and distributes at‑risk lists from payers to appropriate parties.

Key Success Factors

• Professional understanding of pharmacy‑care modalities, terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, drug use, aseptic techniques, standards, and equipment.
• Knowledge of procedures and standards for labeling and dispensing prescription medications.
• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions and flow‑chart protocols.
• Ability to sort, check, count, and verify numbers.
• Ability to follow established safety, infection‑control, environmental, and isolation practices and procedures at all times.
• Interpersonal skills required to interact effectively with patients and staff.
• General computer skills, including software applications, data entry, information security, electronic medical documentation, handheld scanning, and email.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Qualifications

• Education: High‑school diploma/GED equivalent.
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Certification/License/Registration: Pharmacy Technician (PHT) or Pharmacy Intern (RPH‑INT) through the Texas Board of Pharmacy; must also maintain PTCB/NHA certification or possess the associated skill set.