julie hambly

Worked with specialty oncology drugs and patient access through indigent pharmaceutical manufacturer programs. Collaborated with hospital financial assistance, physicians, patients, and prior authorization specialists to qualify and obtain medication for indigent patients. Familiar with hospital DRG and ICD coding. Performed purchasing duties and maintained inventory for central, inpatient, outpatient, and infusion pharmacy. Ordered supplies for investigational drug pharmacy as needed.

Including performing all Buyer II duties, I performed analytical cost saving projects and collaborated with the University of Utah Health System Pharmacies and hospital value analysis committee to standardize medications, supplies and standard operating procedures across the network. Worked with the Drug Information department to assist in providing updates on latest drug shortages to minimize impact on our patients. Worked with P&T committee by providing information to assist with formulary decisions. Worked with drug manufactures to assist with patient access to specialty oncology drugs.

Worked/negotiated with various pharmaceutical distributors, manufactures, GPO's, and medical supply/equipment vendors to procure all pharmaceuticals and supplies while monitoring and maximizing contract savings. Generated/analyzed various reports for upper management. Delivered on cost savings goals. Trained staff on automation and maintained database for inventory control. Worked with specialty oncology drugs and familiar with market access processes. Managed 340B inventory and monitored regulatory requirements. Worked with reverse distributor to process expired drugs according to state and federal regulations.. Worked closely with clinical pharmacist in BMT, Pain, Breast, and Hematology clinics to procure specific specialty drug regimens as requested. Worked closely with pharmacist in central, inpatient, outpatient, infusion, and investigational drug pharmacies to procure medications/supplies and assist with dosage requirements for specific patients.

AmerisourceBergen (NYSE: ABC) is one of the world's largest pharmaceutical sourcing and distribution services companies, working alongside healthcare providers and pharmaceutical manufacturers to improve access to products and enhance patient care. With services ranging from drug distribution and supply chain management to patient support solutions and pharmaceutical commercialization, AmerisourceBergen enables quality care and innovation in human and animal health. Tens of thousands of pharmacies, physician practices, health systems, veterinary practices, livestock producers and pharmaceutical manufacturers turn to AmerisourceBergen for the expertise they need to drive business performance. With more than $135 billion in annual revenue and 18,000 global associates, AmerisourceBergen is ranked #12 on the Fortune 500 and #1 on the Barron's 500. The company is headquartered in Valley Forge, Pa., with a network of 140+ offices in 50+ countries.

Presented information to Health Care Professionals concerning Pfizer Patient Assistance Programs. Concurrent with Pharmacy Buyer II role.

Assisted pharmacist counting, labeling, and checking patient prescriptions. Created prior authorization tracking system to increase turnaround time. Processed expired drugs according to state and federal regulations. In charge of reconciling control drug log and check for accuracy. Performed all tasks efficiently in a fast-paced, customer service oriented environment. Provided superior customer service and handled third party payer insurance discrepancies to minimize rejected claims. Interacted with doctors and nurses on daily basis to achieve quality patient care.

Performed consultative presentations to build customer business through the use of AmerisourceBergen services/solutions/programs in assigned territory. Supported Good Neighbor Pharmacy Brand member independent pharmacies and closed door specialty pharmacies to enable them to provide superior health care to their patients. Responsible for new business generation and market share growth. Territory: UT, Eastern ID, Western WY