Basant Ali

Assist with prescription processing including Rx scanning, data entry, product checks, filling, and patient pickup. Provide patient education on prescription and OTC medications. Conduct medication reviews, minor ailment assessments, travel consults, and injections under pharmacist supervision.

Pharmacy Assistant / Student Intern at Shoppers Drug Mart (2023-05 – Present)

• Assist with prescription processing including Rx scanning, data entry, product checks, filling, and patient pickup.
• Provide patient education on prescription and OTC medications.
• Conduct medication reviews, minor ailment assessments, travel consults, and injections under pharmacist supervision.
• Apply evidence-based guidelines to patient scenarios and ensure compliance with OCP and MOH regulations.
• Maintain pharmacy workflow, cleanliness, and equipment monitoring (e.g., fridge temperatures).

Pharmacy Student at Robinson's IDA Pharmacy (2024-05 – Present)

• Conduct medication reviews, minor ailment assessments, travel consults, and injections under pharmacist supervision.
• Support workflow including prescription entry, packaging, verification preparation, and methadone dispensing.
• Lead inventory tracking, cycle counts, and order management (McKesson, LPG).
• Compound Level A/B formulations (e.g., topicals, suspensions).

APPE Student at Rexall (2025-07 – 2025-08)

• Managed prescription workflow from data entry through verification and inventory management.
• Resolved third-party billing issues using intervention codes and payer agreements.
• Performed medication reviews, minor ailment assessments, injections, and patient counseling.

APPE Student at Amgen Pharmaceutical (2025-12 – 2026-02)

• Critical appraisal of pivotal clinical trials for methodological quality, comparative position and submission relevance assessments.
• Assisted with HTA reviews for CDA/ INNESSS.
• Presented rare disease and oncology trial analyses to cross-functional teams including Medical Science Liaisons and Market Access professionals.
• Contributed to internal discussions evaluating clinical evidence for strategic access considerations.

APPE Student at Milton District Hospital (2025-09 – 2025-12)

• Conducted BPMHs, medication reconciliation, and clinical interventions with pharmacists.
• Provided evidence-based recommendations to the interdisciplinary team and participation in daily rounds.
• Comparative analysis of Tenecteplase versus alteplase, assessing clinical trial evidence, dosing considerations, safety outcomes, and potential institutional impact to inform therapeutic substitution discussions.

Operational Pharmacy Associate at Relay Logistics (2021-11 – 2022-09)

• Coordinated pharmaceutical distribution workflows, including order verification, product replenishment, and cycle counts.
• Ensured GMP compliance during product handling and station audits.
• Led order fulfillment accuracy initiatives and contributed to process improvements by identifying workflow bottlenecks.

Medical Lab Assistant at Dynacare Testing Laboratory (2021-01 – 2021-11)

• Processed and verified 50–70 lab requisitions per hour while ensuring MOH compliance.
• Managed patient data entry, auditing, and reporting (OMNI, AS400).
• Supported clinical trials through requisition verification, data entry, and sample delivery.
• Trained new staff on lab protocols, safety procedures, and workflow optimization.
• Coordinated with hospitals, physician offices, and clients to resolve service issues.

2T6 Representative at Medical Affairs Professional Society (MAPS) (2025 – Present)

• Liaison between the 2T6 cohort and MAPS executive team.
• Promoting events (industry talks, networking, career panels) and encourage student participation.
• Supporting event planning, industry partnerships, and member engagement initiatives.

Orientation Leader & Volunteer Executive at University of Toronto Mississauga Student Union (2018-09 – 2019)

• Mentored 200+ first-year students to support academic and social transition.
• Delivered programs collaboratively, fostering an inclusive environment.
• Recruited and managed volunteers for campus events and outreach.
• Supported advocacy efforts and contributed to policy discussions.

Research Assistant at University of Toronto Mississauga (2020-05 – 2020-09)

• Contributed to the publication of Introductory Animal Physiology, 2nd Ed. (Pressbooks, 2021).
• Explored ethical implications of learning analytics and their impact on student outcomes in open educational resources.

HBSc in Life Sciences (Specialist in Comparative Physiology, High Distinction) – University of Toronto Mississauga (2016-09 – 2020-11)

PharmD in Doctor of Pharmacy – University of Toronto (2022 – 2026)