Syed Mohsin Ali is a licensed pharmacist with over 15 years of experience in both hospital and community pharmacy settings in Canada and Singapore. He is currently a pharmacy manager at Cedarbrae Pharmacy in Toronto. His experience includes dispensing medications, counseling patients, collaborating with healthcare professionals, and managing pharmacy operations and staff. He is committed to providing excellent patient care and service.
1. SYED MOHSIN ALI
R.Ph., RPEBC, B.Pharm. (Honours), B.Sc. (Biological Sciences)
Toronto, ON, Canada
Cell: 416-735-3770 E-mail: mohsin57@gmail.com
Professional Summary:
I am a dedicated professional with diverse pharmacy experience, good communication and interpersonal
skills. Proficiently analyzes all facets of changing situations to deliver the most effective outcome. My
passion for Hospital / Community pharmacy is best demonstrated by my variety of work experiences in
the field of pharmacy. I am committed to the promotion of excellence in all avenues of pharmaceutical
care.
Skill Highlights:
Over (15) years of rich and diversified community pharmacy / hospital experience in various
fields of Community Pharmacies in Canada for 4 years and 9 years in Singapore at KK Women’s
and Children’s Hospital predominantly includes dispensing medication to outpatients, in-patients
and Emergency Women and Children patients
Daily monitoring of patient healthcare needs
Provide exceptional patient-centered care
Work collaboratively with both healthcare professionals and patients to maximize health
outcomes
Strong attention to detail, problem solving and time management skills
Thoroughly and confidently counsel patients on all aspects of new and repeat prescriptions,
including device demonstration
Performing medication review services for patients
Trained in typing, filling, packing and dispensing / counseling prescription and non-prescription
medications.
Signing for delivery and inventory management of narcotic and controlled medications
Daily interaction with physicians and other healthcare providers, as well as third party insurance
providers.
Certified immunizer in July 2015
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Methadone Certified- Dec, 2015
Standard First Aid with CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Class C) Certification- Jan 2015
Managing administrative responsibilities and staffing issues independently
Experience In-Charge of T.P.N / IV Pharmacy Laboratory and running the daily tasks
independently.
Trained in customized Neonatal, Pediatric and Adult Parental Nutrition.
Experience in I.V Admixtures and other sterile in-patient preparations.
Provided compatibility, stability and drug interaction information to the health care professionals
about TPN / I.V Admixtures. Able to implement the specialized drug delivery techniques for
antibiotics and other life saving medications especially for pre-mature low birth weight and
special care infants who are on multiple drug regimens.
Trained Pre-Registration Pharmacist and PA / PT during routine attachment programme.
Well Versed with Unit Dose Drug Distribution System
Excellent communication, interpersonal, organization and problem solving skills
Speaker at various pharmacy colleges and Hospitals on “Aseptic Dispensing Practice” and
“Clinical Nutrition”.
Recipient of “Excellent Customer Service Award”- 2004 in Singapore
Professional Experience:
2. 1. Pharmacy Manager
Oct.3, 2016 – Present
Cedarbrae Pharmacy- Toronto, ON, Canada
Responsibilities:
• Checking prescriptions and counseling
• Independently verified the accuracy, completeness and safety of new and repeat prescriptions.
• Confidently providing important information regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage,
and medication storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and responded to drug information queries.
• Conducted third party billing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately resolved and responded to patient issues, complaints and questions.
• Conducting around 20 to 25 MedsChecks on an average weekly.
• Recommended therapeutic substitutions to physicians, when appropriate.
• Interacting with clinic physicians as and when required on medication prescribed ensuring
accuracy and safety.
• Injection administration especially Flu Vaccines
• Dispense Methadone and Buprenorphine to MMT patients.
• Recommending and Counseling on BTC and OTC’s on daily basis.
• All other staff pharmacist duties
2. Staff Pharmacist
Nov. 1, 2015 – Oct. 1, 2016
Rexall PharmaPlus– Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
Responsibilities:
• Checking prescriptions and counseling
• Independently verified the accuracy, completeness and safety of new and repeat prescriptions.
• Confidently providing important information regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage,
and medication storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and responded to drug information queries.
• Conducted third party billing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately resolved and responded to patient issues, complaints and questions.
• Conducting around 20 to 25 MedsChecks on an average weekly.
• Recommended therapeutic substitutions to physicians, when appropriate.
• Interacting with clinic physicians as and when required on medication prescribed ensuring
accuracy and safety.
• Injection administration especially Flu Vaccines
• Dispense Methadone and Buprenorphine to MMT patients.
• Recommending and Counseling on BTC and OTC’s on daily basis.
• All other staff pharmacist duties
2. Part-time pharmacist
Mid Sept. – Nov.1, 15
Lang’s Pharmacy/Care-med Pharmacy– Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Responsibilities:
• All staff pharmacist duties
• Methadone / Buprenorphine Dispensing
3. Pharmacy Manager
3. June 2014 – Aug 7, 2015
Fort Rouge Pharmacy- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Responsibilities:
• Checking prescriptions and counseling
• Independently verified the accuracy, completeness and safety of new and repeat prescriptions.
• Confidently providing important information regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage,
and medication storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and responded to drug information queries.
• Conducted third party billing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately resolved and responded to patient issues, complaints and questions.
• Recommended therapeutic substitutions to physicians, when appropriate.
• Interacting with clinic physicians as and when required on medication prescribed ensuring
accuracy and safety.
• Signing off narcotics orders
• Recommending and Counseling on BTC and OTC’s
• Administrative responsibilities and staffing issues
4. Pharmacy Manager
Nov 15, 2013 –June 2014
Autumwood Medical Pharmacy– Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Responsibilities:
• Checking prescriptions and counseling
• Independently verified the accuracy, completeness and safety of new and repeat prescriptions.
• Confidently providing important information regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage,
and medication storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and responded to drug information queries.
• Conducted third party billing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately resolved and responded to patient issues, complaints and questions.
• Recommended therapeutic substitutions to physicians, when appropriate.
• Interacting with clinic physicians as and when required on medication prescribed ensuring
accuracy and safety.
• Signing off narcotics orders
• Recommending and Counseling on BTC and OTC’s
5. Relief Pharmacist
Oct 2013 - Nov 14, 2013
River East / Danial Pharmacy, - Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Responsibilities:
• All staff pharmacist duties and some Methadone dispensing
6. Pharmacy Manager
Sept. 2011 - June 2013
Healthway Pharmacy- Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Responsibilities:
• Checking prescriptions and counseling
• Independently verified the accuracy, completeness and safety of new and repeat prescriptions.
• Confidently providing important information regarding drug interactions, side effects, dosage,
and medication storage.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals and responded to drug information queries.
4. • Conducted third party billing to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Appropriately resolved and responded to patient issues, complaints and questions.
• Recommended therapeutic substitutions to physicians, when appropriate.
• Interacting with clinic physicians as and when required on medication prescribed ensuring
accuracy and safety.
• Signing off narcotics orders
• Recommending and Counseling on BTC and OTC’s
7. In charge of T.P.N /I.V Admixture Lab and 24 Hrs Women’s and Children Pharmacy
1997- 2006
KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore.
Responsibilities:
Ample of experience in dispensing medications to Women’s (Obstetric and Gynae patients) and
Pediatric accident and emergency patients.
Worked in satellite in-patient pharmacy, which involves supply of medications to in-patient
wards, typing labels, filling, and packing, dispensing and counseling to patients and liaising with
treating physician to provide medicine information on Drug Interactions other relevant
information.
Counseled patients on prescription and non-prescription medications according to P & P of the
department
Supplied discharge medication and bedside counseling for inpatients under the supervision of
the pharmacist.
Generated monthly reports for the department, which includes Revenue, Waiting Time and Drug
Intervention Data.
Performed all required documentation, quality control, training, problem-solving; other support,
projects or services; and liaison within scope of responsibility within and outside the department
Being the In-charge of the assigned sections, I managed manpower issues and administrative
skills required to successfully run the daily operations independently.
Actively contribute in updating and reviewing the policies and procedure
Managed inventory of Children’s Retail Pharmacy and Emergency Pharmacy and maintains MQL
at all times.
Able to help customers in a professional, concerned manner.
Education /Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Pharmacy ( B.Pharm)
• Licensed pharmacist in the province of Manitoba since September 2011
• Licensed in the province of Ontario since September 2012
• Proficient in the use of Kroll / Nexxys Pharmacy Software for 4 years in Winnipeg, MB
• St John Ambulance CPR certification, Level C with AED 2015
5. • Certified Immunizer, Manitoba College of Pharmacists 2015
• Minor self-Limiting Ailments Certification [in process]
• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Methadone Certified
Languages Spoken:
1. English- Full professional proficiency
2. Hindi- Native or bilingual proficiency
3. Urdu- Native or bilingual proficiency
4. Telegu- Professional working proficiency
5. Arabic– Professional working proficiency
Technical Skills:
Proficient in the use of:
• Kroll Windows,
• Nexxys,
• Filware,
• HealthWATCH ,
• MS Office,
• Internet Browsing,
• Baxa -[T.P.N]-
• Aseptic Dispensing Practice
Training and Professional Development:
Certified Immunizer- June 2015
Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Methadone Certified- Dec, 2015
Standard First Aid with CardioPulmonary Resuscitation (CPR Class C) Certification- Jan
2015
Participated in 5-Day “Fresenius – Kabi Advanced Nutrition Course” ( FRANC ASIA ) on
Clinical Nutrition in Bangkok, Thailand - 2002
Participated 5- Day “Aseptic Dispensing Course” organized by KK Women’s and
Children’s Hospital and Pharmaceutical Society of Singapore –2000
Attended 3- Day Program on Customer Service “ Interactive Skills to Achieve Win-Win
Situations
Attended 2- Day Course on “ My Professional Image - 2004
Certified in Heartsaver’s Course [ Adult & Child ] by an Accredited Training Centre by
National Resuscitation Council, Singapore - Sep 21, 2007
Attended many seminars and workshops on pharmacy related topics.
Affiliations:
• Manitoba Pharmaceutical Association
• Ontario College of Pharmacy
• Canadian Society of Hospital Pharmacy (CSHP) Membership
• Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Accreditation
6. References:
1. Mr. Dave K. Marchand, Regional Director of Pharmacy- dmarchand@rexall.ca
2. Mr. Izzeldin, Pharmacy manager, Hornepayne Pharmacy–204-583 7833/Work:807-868-2058
3. Mr. Gary, Pharmacy manager, Walmart Pharmacy– 204-249-
4. Ms. Vicel, Pharmacy Manager, Healthway Pharmacy- 204-295-5855
Mr. Saleh Emran, Pharmacist, Shopper’s DM, Winkler- 204-955-6739
5. Mr. Chin Chee Kwong, Pharmacy Manager, Singapore
Email: chin.cheekwong@kkh.com.sg
Tel: +65 63942463 Fax : +65 6394 2465
6. Ms Janice Lim, Principle Pharmacist , Singapore
Janice.Lim.CH@kkh.com.sg
Immediate Supervisor TEL : +65 6394 2456
7. Ms Claire Tan , Administrative Assistant
E-mail : Claire.Tan.TJ@kkh.com.sg, Tel: +65-6394 2460
7. References:
1. Mr. Dave K. Marchand, Regional Director of Pharmacy- dmarchand@rexall.ca
2. Mr. Izzeldin, Pharmacy manager, Hornepayne Pharmacy–204-583 7833/Work:807-868-2058
3. Mr. Gary, Pharmacy manager, Walmart Pharmacy– 204-249-
4. Ms. Vicel, Pharmacy Manager, Healthway Pharmacy- 204-295-5855
Mr. Saleh Emran, Pharmacist, Shopper’s DM, Winkler- 204-955-6739
5. Mr. Chin Chee Kwong, Pharmacy Manager, Singapore
Email: chin.cheekwong@kkh.com.sg
Tel: +65 63942463 Fax : +65 6394 2465
6. Ms Janice Lim, Principle Pharmacist , Singapore
Janice.Lim.CH@kkh.com.sg
Immediate Supervisor TEL : +65 6394 2456
7. Ms Claire Tan , Administrative Assistant
E-mail : Claire.Tan.TJ@kkh.com.sg, Tel: +65-6394 2460