William Riley
Pharmacist
Pittsburgh,Pennsylvania
Summary
I owned and operated my own high volume Pharmacy for 40 years along with my partner and brother. His daughter recently came into the business as I retired. I still love working but got tired of the administrative side of the business.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner and Pharmacist
Lebanon Shops Pharmacy
300 Mt. Lebanon Blvd Pittsburgh,Pa. 15234
08.1984 - 09.2023
- Reviewed prescription to confirm appropriate selection of drug, dose and check for interactions with other medications.
- Interpreted prescription orders, dispensed medications, and counseled patients on drugs.
- Maintained appropriate drug records and completed reports as necessary.
- Educated patients about possible drug interactions and gave special administration instructions.
- Educated patients on medication, tools and equipment to promote patient-centered care and increase adherence to treatment.
- Communicated issues and reactions to specific medications to intercept potential errors.
- Educated patients on proper medication use.
- Managed drug and supply inventories.
- Advised patients on medication side effects and contraindications and explained proper administration.
- Effectively prioritized tasks and organized workflow to increase efficiency.
- Worked as preceptor to provide practice-based instruction to students at pharmacy practice sites.
- Conducted blood pressure screenings to reduce heart attack, stroke and death.
- Remained knowledgeable about health insurance and other third-party payment programs to facilitate purchases.
- Prepared medications in blister packs to provide safe and convenient way to take prescribed medication.
- Complied with pharmacy regulations to increase quality of health care and inhibit criminal abuse of drugs.
- Reviewed and evaluated orders for non-formulary to identify generic alternatives.
- Counseled patients regarding proper intake of medications.
- Dispensed and verified patient prescription orders, conducting necessary utilization reviews.
- Supervised and coached team of pharmacy technicians and trainees.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA.05.1983
Skills
- Regulatory Compliance
- Business Management
- KPI Management
- Budget Administration
- Administrative Oversight
- Labor Relations
- Staff Hiring
Timeline
Owner and Pharmacist
Lebanon Shops Pharmacy
08.1984 - 09.2023
Bachelor of Science - Pharmacy
Duquesne University