William Burger, PharmD, MBA
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Sharon Sabatka
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Emily Peron
I had the pleasure of working with Will while he was on two Pharm.D. rotations at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. I was a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the time, and Will was among the first students I precepted on ambulatory care and internal medicine rotations. Will truly set the bar high for what should be expected of students on experiential rotations. He was punctual, intelligent, attentive, respectful, and curious - in my mind, all necessary qualities for a successful pharmacy career. He willingly took on the challenge of completing a quality assurance project for the pharmacy's clinical coordinator in addition to seeing patients in the ambulatory care clinics and rounding independently with an internal medicine team. He excelled clinically in both rotations, and he also presented journal clubs and case presentations with the ease of someone much more senior. I was pleased that, upon graduating from the University of Toledo with his Pharm.D., Will accepted a position in the inpatient pharmacy of the same VA at which he trained. I gave him a recommendation for that job and would gladly recommend him again without hesitation. I can honestly say that Will Burger is the kind of pharmacist I would want my own family members to encounter and trust.
Sharon Sabatka
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Emily Peron
I had the pleasure of working with Will while he was on two Pharm.D. rotations at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. I was a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the time, and Will was among the first students I precepted on ambulatory care and internal medicine rotations. Will truly set the bar high for what should be expected of students on experiential rotations. He was punctual, intelligent, attentive, respectful, and curious - in my mind, all necessary qualities for a successful pharmacy career. He willingly took on the challenge of completing a quality assurance project for the pharmacy's clinical coordinator in addition to seeing patients in the ambulatory care clinics and rounding independently with an internal medicine team. He excelled clinically in both rotations, and he also presented journal clubs and case presentations with the ease of someone much more senior. I was pleased that, upon graduating from the University of Toledo with his Pharm.D., Will accepted a position in the inpatient pharmacy of the same VA at which he trained. I gave him a recommendation for that job and would gladly recommend him again without hesitation. I can honestly say that Will Burger is the kind of pharmacist I would want my own family members to encounter and trust.
Sharon Sabatka
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Emily Peron
I had the pleasure of working with Will while he was on two Pharm.D. rotations at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. I was a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the time, and Will was among the first students I precepted on ambulatory care and internal medicine rotations. Will truly set the bar high for what should be expected of students on experiential rotations. He was punctual, intelligent, attentive, respectful, and curious - in my mind, all necessary qualities for a successful pharmacy career. He willingly took on the challenge of completing a quality assurance project for the pharmacy's clinical coordinator in addition to seeing patients in the ambulatory care clinics and rounding independently with an internal medicine team. He excelled clinically in both rotations, and he also presented journal clubs and case presentations with the ease of someone much more senior. I was pleased that, upon graduating from the University of Toledo with his Pharm.D., Will accepted a position in the inpatient pharmacy of the same VA at which he trained. I gave him a recommendation for that job and would gladly recommend him again without hesitation. I can honestly say that Will Burger is the kind of pharmacist I would want my own family members to encounter and trust.
Sharon Sabatka
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Emily Peron
I had the pleasure of working with Will while he was on two Pharm.D. rotations at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center. I was a PGY-1 pharmacy resident at the time, and Will was among the first students I precepted on ambulatory care and internal medicine rotations. Will truly set the bar high for what should be expected of students on experiential rotations. He was punctual, intelligent, attentive, respectful, and curious - in my mind, all necessary qualities for a successful pharmacy career. He willingly took on the challenge of completing a quality assurance project for the pharmacy's clinical coordinator in addition to seeing patients in the ambulatory care clinics and rounding independently with an internal medicine team. He excelled clinically in both rotations, and he also presented journal clubs and case presentations with the ease of someone much more senior. I was pleased that, upon graduating from the University of Toledo with his Pharm.D., Will accepted a position in the inpatient pharmacy of the same VA at which he trained. I gave him a recommendation for that job and would gladly recommend him again without hesitation. I can honestly say that Will Burger is the kind of pharmacist I would want my own family members to encounter and trust.
Credentials
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BPA Basics Badge
EpicJul, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Beacon Oncology
EpicJul, 2016- Sep, 2024 -
Epic Willow Inpatient
EpicSep, 2015- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Pharmacist
California State Board of PharmacyApr, 2011- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Pharmacist
Nevada State Board of PharmacyJun, 2010- Sep, 2024 -
Registered Pharmacist
Ohio State Board of PharmacyJun, 2009- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Abido
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Epic Willow and Beacon Pharmacist Consultant
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Jan 2017 - Present
• Scope and build Epic Beacon/Willow projects in all phases from direction setting to post live support • Projects ranging from net new installations, Care Connect Projects, to optimization and backfill support • Develop innovative Epic build projects to enhance pharmacy safety, efficiency and clinical impact • Established as a leading expert in the field of pharmacy clinical informatics • • Scope and build Epic Beacon/Willow projects in all phases from direction setting to post live support • Projects ranging from net new installations, Care Connect Projects, to optimization and backfill support • Develop innovative Epic build projects to enhance pharmacy safety, efficiency and clinical impact • Established as a leading expert in the field of pharmacy clinical informatics •
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Saint Francis Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Willow Consultant
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Jun 2022 - Mar 2023
• Collaborate with pharmacy leaders to develop IT solutions to complex clinical and operational pharmacy problems • Leverage complex Epic functionality such as dispensing extensions, order context rules and facility overrides to reduce maintenance and increase efficiency • General expert level troubleshooting and consultation to in-house Epic Willow team • Collaborate with pharmacy leaders to develop IT solutions to complex clinical and operational pharmacy problems • Leverage complex Epic functionality such as dispensing extensions, order context rules and facility overrides to reduce maintenance and increase efficiency • General expert level troubleshooting and consultation to in-house Epic Willow team
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MultiCare Health System
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Willow Pharmacist Consultant
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Jan 2021 - Jul 2022
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Driscoll Children's Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Beacon Pharmacist Consultant
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May 2020 - Jan 2021
• Design and build all chemotherapy medication records for Beacon protocol implementation based on end user provided specifications • Beacon specific structural and clinical content build including profile configuration, chemo dual sign settings, synopsis reports and patient safety reports • Epic standard application and integrated testing design and execution • Protocol validation review and support with both end users and other members of the IS team • Design and build all chemotherapy medication records for Beacon protocol implementation based on end user provided specifications • Beacon specific structural and clinical content build including profile configuration, chemo dual sign settings, synopsis reports and patient safety reports • Epic standard application and integrated testing design and execution • Protocol validation review and support with both end users and other members of the IS team
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Cedars-Sinai
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Willow Pharmacist Consultant
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2020
• Lead coordination and communication for order set requests. Guide requests through governance process and prioritize for build • Primary Epic liaison for P&T committee build requests and implementation planning • Researched and organized implementation of inpatient morphine equivalence daily dosing • Designed and led implementation effort for Dispense Prep and Dispense Check • Lead coordination and communication for order set requests. Guide requests through governance process and prioritize for build • Primary Epic liaison for P&T committee build requests and implementation planning • Researched and organized implementation of inpatient morphine equivalence daily dosing • Designed and led implementation effort for Dispense Prep and Dispense Check
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Advocate Health Care
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Epic Willow Pharmacist Consultant
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2019
• Primary pediatric oncology medication builder for major Epic implementation spanning two states and 11 sites • Complex oncology mixture and orderable build for both pediatric and adult patients • Liaison to oncology pharmacy team as well as the Beacon build team • Adult and pediatric continuous infusion build including combined orderables • Primary pediatric oncology medication builder for major Epic implementation spanning two states and 11 sites • Complex oncology mixture and orderable build for both pediatric and adult patients • Liaison to oncology pharmacy team as well as the Beacon build team • Adult and pediatric continuous infusion build including combined orderables
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Epic Willow Pharmacist Consultant
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Feb 2018 - Sep 2019
• Plan, build, and execute post live optimization projects like rule based context overrides, inline dose warnings, and Dispense Prep with Pictures enhancements that directly resulted in an increase in the Epic Gold Stars score • Provide strategy, management, and build support for Epic extension project • Coordinate and facilitate Beacon conversion including custom ERX build for oncology treatment and therapy plans • Custom build for clinically unique TPN, PCA, Intra-Op, and complex orderable records for Epic extension site • Coordinate with project management leadership and pharmacy leadership in the planning and execution of Willow and Beacon Pharmacy build Show less
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Hoag Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Clinical Informatics Pharmacist Consultant
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Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
• Liaison between pharmacy leadership and Providence Epic analysts • Support clinical and operational workflow for Beacon oncology module • Provide strategy and management for post live Epic optimization • Implement change management plans and timelines for clinical tools such as iVents, SmartPhrases, Patient Lists and Reporting Workbench reports • Develop strategies and tools for clinical pharmacy managers and pharmacy director to increase efficiency and patient safety for clinical pharmacy initiatives Show less
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Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Pediatric Pharmacist
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Jan 2017 - Feb 2018
•Advise Hematology/Oncology group on technical aspects of Treatment Plan build •Review patients oncology roadmaps for clinical appropriateness •Dispense and verify inpatient and infusion center chemotherapy medications and supporting therapies •Advise leadership team on optimal workflow processes for obtaining and carrying high cost, critical oncology and supportive medications in accordance with 340B •Evaluate clinical appropriateness of pediatric pharmacotherapies •Ensure the accuracy of sterile compounded medications for pediatric patients •Consulted management on Lean Manufacturing process • Provide expertise on technical, operational and managerial processes • Show less
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Epic
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Brazil
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacy Clinical Content Specialist
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2016
• Provide pharmacy expertise to improve the quality and clinical accuracy of Epic's Foundation System pharmacy content• Build medication drug records in the Chronicles database for the Foundation System product• Conduct on-site training sessions for customer medication builders• Provide clinical review for new functionality release notes and bulletins for customers• Evaluate reports of bugs for patient safety impact • Consult with pediatric focused customers for system optimization, future direction and content• Provide developers with key clinical and operational pharmacy perspective to drive future product development. Show less
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Project Manager/Application Coordinator
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Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
• Coordinated with the Willow pharmacy application implementation team on a $1.2 billion Epic installation, including pharmacy training, reporting, build audit, and clinical optimization• Created and presented materials to client application teams regarding system functionality, optimization, and best practices• Provided extensive on-site support for go-live and post live stabilization
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Cleveland Clinic Children's Hospital for Rehabilitation
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Pharmacist
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Feb 2015 - Jul 2015
• Coordinated with pharmacy billing department and pharmacy automation in creating Epic medication files and order sets for outpatient medications dispensed from inpatient pharmacy.• Implemented continuous improvement Kaizen Board for employee generated operations improvement initiatives• Optimized Pyxis inventory for increased utilization and increased Vend to Refill ratio• Lead client team in coordination with Carefusion staff for upgrade to Pyxis ES platform• Active member of the hospital Policy Committee, updating pharmacy polices to current laws and regulations. Show less
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Pediatric Pharmacist
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Feb 2013 - Feb 2015
• Worked to reduce delivery times while maintaining a high degree of accuracy• Became a trusted resource for RNs, residents, and hospital staff for pediatric specific dosing and drug information• Effectively managed pediatric specific inventory for pediatric pharmacy satellite
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Scripps Mercy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Clinical Pharmacist
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Feb 2012 - Sep 2012
•Effectively dosed antibiotics and anticoagulants according to “Pharmacy to Dose” protocols, evaluating for clinical accuracy based on indication, renal function, and lab results •Monitored the distribution of controlled substances utilizing Pyxis C-II Safe technology •Utilized Pyxis, Pyxis Connect, and Siemens software to deliver quality pharmacy care •Effectively dosed antibiotics and anticoagulants according to “Pharmacy to Dose” protocols, evaluating for clinical accuracy based on indication, renal function, and lab results •Monitored the distribution of controlled substances utilizing Pyxis C-II Safe technology •Utilized Pyxis, Pyxis Connect, and Siemens software to deliver quality pharmacy care
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Soliant Health
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant Pharmacist
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Dec 2011 - Feb 2012
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Pacifica Compounding Pharmacy
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacist
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Jul 2011 - Dec 2011
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Department of Veterans Affairs
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United States
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Medical Practices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Pharmacist
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May 2009 - Jun 2011
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Education
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2014 - 2016
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General -
2003 - 2009
University of Toledo
Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD), Pharmacy
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