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Paul Kalhon

Wheeling

Summary

Developed skills in clinical pharmacy environment with focus on patient care and medication management. Demonstrated proficiency in handling prescriptions and providing patient counseling. Seeking to transition into new field, utilizing transferable skills in communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Work History

Retail Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy
  • Assisted the pharmacist with accurately preparing, filled, dispensed, and counseled patients on their medications
  • Ordered appropriate medications, maintained inventory, performed patient care calls
  • Took prescriptions over the phone and communicated with nurses and physicians on therapeutic changes and refill requests
  • Explained newly diagnosed disease states such as hypertension, diabetes, dyslipidemia to patients in order to help them better understand their illness and treatment options.

Store Manager

John’s Market
  • Implemented effective merchandising strategies to enhance product visibility, resulting in 20% increase in revenue
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues in a timely manner
  • Assisted in daily store operations, including sales, customer service, and inventory management
  • Developed and managed store budgets, meeting revenue and profit goals

Pharmacy Extern

Specialty Optum Rx
  • Analyzed and updated drug formulary review
  • Conducted review of literature and clinical trials to assist in updating the drug dossier
  • Communicated with the drug formulary team on progress and goal

Education

Doctor of Pharmacy -

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, College of Pharmacy
Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, College of Liberal Arts
Champaign-Urbana, IL

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Proficient in Spanish
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Organization
  • Customer service
  • Patient education and counseling

Timeline

Retail Pharmacy Intern

CVS Pharmacy

Store Manager

John’s Market

Pharmacy Extern

Specialty Optum Rx

Bachelor of Science - Chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, College of Liberal Arts

Doctor of Pharmacy -

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, College of Pharmacy
Paul Kalhon