Julia Steen Harshbarger, Pharm D Email & Phone Number

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to plan, evaluate, define, and build the Med D formulary, benefits, and edits for yearly implementation.
• Work with program owners to oversee and monitor client specific key Medicare programs including Transition Fill, Drug Utilization Review, Opioid Initiatives, and Medication Therapy Management to ensure Health Plan.
• Present new programs and processes to Health Plan leadership including CMS… Show more
• Present new programs and processes to Health Plan leadership including CMS requirements, supporting materials, client specific data and analytics and facilitate the implementation and ongoing maintenance.
• Serve as a clinical resource for market changes and PBM programs and initiatives. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri, United States (remote)

• Strategic planning in collaboration with clients to determine solutions that align with their business, growth, and revenue goals.
• Develop and present materials to highlight opportunities including analysis, operational components, finances, benefits, and implementation process/requirements.
• Support PBM clinical teams through training, reporting, client facing presentations/materials, and analysis.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop products, processes, procedures… Show more
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop products, processes, procedures, reporting, and educational materials to support Argus strategic initiatives. Show less

Greater Chicago Area (remote)

• Coordinated the development, implementation, and maintenance of clinical products for Commercial and Medicare business
• Developed training, processes, pricing, marketing, and sales strategies to support clinical products
• Participated in sales/marketing presentations to potential clients
• Met with clients on a regular basis, provided financial and utilization analysis, and made recommendations regarding formulary coverage and management
• Analyzed, coordinated, and implemented… Show more
• Analyzed, coordinated, and implemented client specific formularies, programs, and initiatives Show less

Chapel Hill, NC

• Participated in the evaluation, development, and implementation of a Medicare Part D formulary and corresponding programs including Medication Therapeutic Management
• Developed and implemented compliance and quality improvement programs/initiatives involving pharmacy data and interventions
• Developed and maintained the plan formulary and Utilization Management programs
• Performed utilization, clinical, and economic evaluations of pharmaceutical therapies considered for addition to… Show more
• Performed utilization, clinical, and economic evaluations of pharmaceutical therapies considered for addition to the formulary and led the quarterly Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee meeting
• Worked directly with PBM staff to address and resolve operational issues Show less

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Reviewed and evaluated prior authorization requests
• Developed prior authorization criteria
• Prepared educational materials for physicians and members
• Conducted retrospective analysis of utilization reports and made recommendations to providers and members
• Fulfilled committee appointments including Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee and NCQA Compliance Committee

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Dispensed prescriptions
• Consulted with physicians and patients concerning prescription and OTC medications

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Served as staff pharmacist on various units including pediatric, psychiatric, medical intensive care, critical intensive care, and operating rooms
• Consulted with nurses and physicians regarding dosages, drug interactions, and other pharmacotherapy issues