Aaron Aoki
About Aaron Aoki
Aaron Aoki is a pharmacist currently working in the Exceptional Access Program at the Ontario Ministry of Health. He has extensive experience in various pharmacy roles across Ontario, including positions as a pharmacy manager and clinical pharmacist, and holds an MBA from York University and a BScPhm from the University of Toronto.
Current Role at Ontario Ministry of Health
Aaron Aoki currently serves as a Pharmacist in the Exceptional Access Program at the Ontario Ministry of Health. In this role, he provides clinical and policy advice to a diverse group of stakeholders, including physicians, pharmacists, and consumers. He collaborates with external expert reviewers on criteria and funding recommendations through the Committee to Evaluate Drug (CED) Consultant review process. Additionally, he facilitates the development, maintenance, and extraction of information from the Ontario Ministry of Health's computer database.
Previous Experience in Pharmacy Management
Aaron Aoki has extensive experience in pharmacy management. He worked as a Pharmacy Manager and Partner at Kit-Rose Pharmacy Limited (Scarlett Drug Mart) from 1991 to 2000. He also held the position of Pharmacy Manager at Wellcare Harding Square Pharmacy from 2003 to 2005 and at Wellcare Pharmacy Yonge in 2005. His role as Pharmacy Supervisor at Loblaw Companies Limited from 2001 to 2003 further highlights his management capabilities in the pharmacy sector.
Pharmacy Practice and Clinical Roles
Aaron Aoki has held various clinical pharmacist positions throughout his career. He worked as a Staff Pharmacist at Oakshep Drugs Limited (Sav-On Drug Mart) and Carl's Pharmacy Limited. He served as a Drug Information Pharmacist at the Ontario Pharmacists' Association from 2008 to 2015. His role as a Clinical Pharmacist at Express Scripts Canada from 2011 to 2020 included serving as Interim Pharmacist-in-Charge in 2014, demonstrating his clinical expertise in pharmacy practice.
Educational Background in Pharmacy and Business
Aaron Aoki earned a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (BScPhm) from the University of Toronto from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on Entrepreneurial Studies and Organizational Behaviour from York University - Schulich School of Business, completing his studies from 1987 to 1992. This educational background supports his roles in both clinical pharmacy and management.
Teaching Experience at University of Waterloo
In addition to his pharmacy practice, Aaron Aoki has been involved in academia as a part-time Teaching Assistant at the University of Waterloo, School of Pharmacy since 2016. This role allows him to contribute to the education of future pharmacists, sharing his extensive knowledge and experience in the field.