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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
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
William RileyPharmacist