Edward Conway DPh, RPh

4839 South Darrow Drive Apt. A104 ● Tempe, AZ 85282

608-334-1558 (cell)
conwaywisc@gmail.com

Pharmacist Experience

Clinical Pharmacist: Medication Therapy Management (MTM) September 2019-Present

WellCare Health Plans Phoenix, AZ
Group Supervisor: Allison Sutton
● Completed Comprehensive Medication Reviews (CMRs) via patient interview and ensured compliance
with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) guidelines in documentation
● Performed Targeted Medication Reviews (TMRs) by evaluating patients’ medication profiles and
determined if changes were warranted to optimize the member’s drug therapy and minimize the potential
for adverse drug reactions.
● Initiated the retrospective drug utilization review (rDUR) program to confirm safe and effective usage of
opioids, properly document all diagnostic testing, and limit potential for abuse
● Utilized motivational interviewing techniques to empower patients to take ownership of their own health
and wellbeing
● Worked in a multidisciplinary team environment to develop and enhance the MTM program and modify
the software used to manage the program.

Centralized Services Pharmacist ​February 2019-Present

Walgreens.com Inc. Chandler, AZ
Group Supervisor: Patrick Espy
● Verified over 1,200 prescriptions a day in a fast paced environment while confirming accuracy and
appropriateness of clinical therapy
● Leveraged multiple pharmacist licenses to care for patients in over twenty states while ensuring compliance
with individual state regulations
● Adopted a quality focused approach to the data and clinical review processes to maintain patient safety
● Mentored colleagues on techniques to reduce average handle time per prescription and improve efficiency
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District Leader of MTM Services ​July 2015-February 2019

Walgreens Drug Stores Inc. Monterey, CA District
District Supervisor: Jose Vazquez-Rodriguez
● Managed MTM services for the Monterey district using Mirixa and OutcomesMTM and instructed other
pharmacists on their use
● Accountable for eleven stores’ goals of each submitting three targeted intervention protocols (TIPs) and
CMRs every month
● Created individualized plans for each store to meet goals and overcome challenges such as high
prescription volume, budgetary constraints and motivating staff
● Interfaced with prescribers and conducted motivational interviews with patients to optimize therapy and
ensure adherence to newly implemented medication action plans
● Integrated MTM into pharmacy workflow and performed continuous quality improvement to ensure
balance with normal dispensing metrics

Staff Pharmacist November 2013-February 2019

Walgreens Drug Stores Inc. Monterey, CA District
Store #15433 – Hollister, CA
Pharmacy Manager: Debra Magness, RPh
● Founded the pharmacy de novo and oversaw an increase in prescription volume from zero to an average of
three hundred and fifty per day in the span of five years
● Acted as pharmacist in charge (PIC) during extended periods of pharmacy manager absence
● Counseled patients on and subsequently administered herpes zoster, influenza, and other vaccines in
accordance with pharmacist based immunization protocols
● Planned for emergencies with San Benito County public health department to ensure adequate supplies of
medication or vaccines in the event of natural disaster or pandemic
● Enrolled the pharmacy in medication waste management program for hypodermic syringes and expired
prescription medications to reduce the spread of bloodborne pathogens and contamination of groundwater
● Initiated a perpetual inventory of schedule II controlled substances to ensure compliance with California
pharmacy regulations and conducted quarterly audit
● Organized and led weekly staff meetings to discuss prescription volume, medication safety and
opportunities for business growth
● Facilitated buyouts with local independent pharmacies and the merging of prescription profiles of multiple
prescription entry systems
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Floater Pharmacist January 2013-November 2013

Walgreens Drug Stores Inc. San Jose, CA District
District Supervisor: Andrew Davenport, PharmD
Shared Pharmacist ​July 2012-January 2013
Sears Holdings Corporation: Green Bay, WI and Shawano, WI
District Supervisor: Jeff Zeitlow, RPh

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Professional Proficiency in the Spanish Language ​May 2010-Present

● Speak, read, and write for purposes of patient consultation
● Lead pharmacy translator in internships and current practice

Pharmacy Inventory Systems ​January 2013-Present

● Maintained perpetual schedule II inventories on both paper and computers
● Ensured compliance with multiple states’ requirements for documentation

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

State of Arizona: Registered Pharmacist ​ License Number: S020050 ​August 2013-Present

State of California: Registered Pharmacist ​License Number: 68510 ​ ecember 2012-Present
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State of Nevada: Registered Pharmacist ​License Number: 20420 November 2019-Present
State of Oregon: Registered Pharmacist ​License Number: RPH-0016548 March 2018-Present
State of Texas: Registered Pharmacist​ License Number: 66552 May 2020-Present
State of Washington: Registered Pharmacist ​License Number: PH61012565 December 2019-Present
State of Wisconsin: Registered Pharmacist ​License Number: 16782-40 July 2012-Present
Comprehensive Immunization Delivery Certification March 2011-Present
BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED) Certified September 2008-Present

EDUCATION

Doctor of Pharmacy May 2012

The University of Wisconsin – School of Pharmacy
Undergraduate Pre-Pharmacy Coursework ​September 2006-May 2008
The University of Wisconsin – College of Letters and Science