Jacob Kurt Myint

Dedicated Pharmacist with a track record of improving patient safety and care quality through proactive medication therapy management and interdisciplinary collaboration. Proven success in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards while enhancing access to care for diverse patient populations.

• California Board of Pharmacy, 75860, 04/30/28
• APhA Immunization Certificate Program, Immunization Certification
• Nephrology Nursing Certification Commission, Certified Clinical Hemodialysis Technician (CCHT), 04/10/28

• Pharmacist in Charge (Interim) @ Walgreens, Pharmacy Manager @ CVS, and Interim Pharmacist in Charge @ Marshall Specialty Pharmacy, 01/01/19, 04/30/25, Managed the pharmacy workflow and supervised floater pharmacists, technicians, and cashiers, Implemented policy to ensure the pharmacy is dispensing the safe and right medications to patients, Participated in conference calls
• Dialysis Safety Officer/Representative, DaVita Westborough, South San Francisco, CA, 04/01/10, 02/28/11, Constantly promoted the safe and healthy treatment environment, Implemented safety policies, including bleaching protocols, blood flow rate, and proper hand hygiene, Ensured policies and procedures were properly followed by the teammates, Participated and collaborated at monthly safety team leader meeting with different facilities

• Community Pharmacy Practice, Kaiser Outpatient Pharmacy, Stockton, CA, 03/01/16, 05/31/16, Counseled patients on medication usage and recommended appropriate OTC products based on individual needs, Supported pharmacy staff in accurately filling prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and compliance, Developed and executed pharmacy controls program in line with Kaiser standards, enhancing operational integrity, Performed coupling and properly stored cassettes into the Intellicab
• Ambulatory Care, St. Joseph Coumadin Clinic, Stockton, CA, 02/01/16, 03/31/16, Managed warfarin therapy in anticoagulant clinic, ensuring optimal patient outcomes through personalized care plans, Educated patients and families on warfarin, diabetic medications, and cardiac medications, enhancing understanding and adherence to treatment, Coordinated with retail pharmacists and technicians on patients' refills and prescription discrepancies, facilitating seamless medication management, Delivered a presentation to educate peers on relevant topics patients' cases to preceptors and wrote progress notes, Performed a presentation on Mexican culture and Mexicans' views on western medicines
• Geriatric/Long Term Care Practice, Omnicare, Lodi, CA, 01/01/16, 03/31/16, Collaborated with physicians and nurses to enhance medication management and improve patient outcomes, Reviewed and documented duplicate and unnecessary medications to optimize patient treatment plans, Monitored lab values for metformin, phenytoin, lipid lowering agents, and so forth, Inspected and reviewed medications in carts to ensure compliance with safety standards, Attended and participated in the Quality Assurance Meeting, Assisted the consultant pharmacist in destroying controlled substances, Rotated to different skilled nursing facilities in the Central Valley Area to perform the following activities
• Cardiology, St. Joseph Medical Center, Stockton, CA, 11/01/15, 12/31/15, Responded to Code Blue and Rapid Response team (RRT) situations, ensuring timely intervention for critical cardiac cases, Evaluated patients with elevated troponins, ensuring adherence to Acute Myocardial Infarction Core Measure standards, Monitored vital signs, cardiac biomarkers, BNP, and lab tests for active patients daily, facilitating proactive management of cardiac conditions, Conducted daily rounds with a multidisciplinary team that included a cardiologist, social worker, and chaplain at the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU)
• Internal Medicine, San Joaquin General Hospital, French Camp, CA, 09/01/15, 11/30/15, Delivered in-service medication presentations and created handouts for Internal Medicine team, improving knowledge on drug therapies, Collaborated with team to select effective drug therapies for renal impairments, enhancing patient care, Conducted thorough medication reconciliations during patient admissions and discharges to ensure accuracy in treatment plans, Reported and evaluated Adverse Drug Events to clinical pharmacy department, contributing to patient safety initiatives, Provided discharge counseling and patient education handouts to the discharged patients
• Hospital Care Practice, Kaiser Inpatient Pharmacy, Manteca, CA, 08/01/15, 09/30/15, Performed antibiotic stewardship and renal dosing adjustments, Evaluated adverse drug reactions and monitored lab tests while writing progress notes for anticoagulation and infectious disease therapies, Provided warfarin education and performed discharge counseling in collaboration with transition of care pharmacy (TCP) team, Performed IV compounding with aseptic techniques, ensuring safe delivery of medications to nursing floors, Participated in daily checks of medication orders and crash carts, contributing to medication safety and readiness, Assisted Pharmacy QA supervisor in data collection and analysis, presenting findings on black box warning medications to P&T and Medication Safety Committees

• Spring 2013, Recipient, Deans Honor Roll, University of the Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Stockton, CA
• 07/01/12, Leadership Awards: Continued Improvement and Excellent Service, Kidney Care for ESRD Patients at DaVita Westborough, South San Francisco, CA
• 05/01/05, Biology and Natural Science (AS and AA) Highest Honor, Ohlone College, Fremont, CA

• English, Fluent
• Myanmar/Burmese, Fluent
• Mandarin Chinese, Fluent
• Spanish, Elementary

• Staff Pharmacist II, San Mateo Medical Center - Cardinal Health, Redwood City, CA, 08/01/25, Current, Dispense and ensure safe, efficient delivery of medications to Hispanic patients, improving access to care, Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare team to optimize patients' best possible outcomes, Maintain open communication to customers and practitioner sites for consultation, Engaged in supervision of staff to ensure adherence to workflow standards of technical staff, ensuring compliance for staffing ratio, Ensure pharmacy is compliant with best practices for 340B contract pharmacies, Consulted with patients and prescribers at partner health facility to optimize medication management, Assist the pharmacist-in-charge in completing pharmacy operational requirements monthly
• Clinical Staff Pharmacist, Skilled Nursing Pharmacy, Hayward, CA, 07/01/25, Current, Apply clinical skills in managing complex treatment regimens, enhancing medication services and ensuring optimal patient care, Assess orders for appropriateness of therapy and risk evaluation, Recommended safe medication alternatives to healthcare providers for patients with PEG-tubes, allergies, and potential drug-drug interactions to optimize therapeutic outcomes, Perform medication reconciliation and drug regimen review for new admits, Work with interdisciplinary team of skilled nursing facilities to manage the optimal care of patients, Facilitated access to Ekit codes for timely medication administration and provided Cubex codes to RNs and LVNs for emergency medication access, Guided facilities in medication therapy management practices to maintain regulatory compliance and enhance patient safety
• Relief Pharmacist, Specialty Medical Staffing, LLC, Across Northern California, 03/01/20, Current, Dispensed medications accurately, enhancing patient safety and compliance., Collaborated with healthcare providers to optimize medication therapy, ensuring patient safety and compliance, Reviewed patient profiles, identifying potential drug interactions and allergies to mitigate risks., Organized staffing schedules across pharmacy departments, maintaining operational coverage and efficiency for community health center, hospital outpatient pharmacy, long-term care, and retail pharmacies to ensure operational efficiency
• Pharmacy Manager (Interim PIC), Marshall Medical Specialty Pharmacy via Soliant Health, Cameron Park, CA, 04/01/25, 04/30/25, Supervised pharmacy operations, ensuring compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards to enhance patient safety., Maintained procedures for quality assurance, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous waste drugs to uphold safety and regulatory compliance., Ensured the pharmacy operates in accordance to regulations, company policies and standards, Reviewed prescriptions to ensure accuracy, determining required formulas and ingredients, Coordinated with hospital staff to clarify medication prescriptions, including dosages and interactions., Provided information to hospital personnel on drug interactions, side effects, dosage, and storage of medications, Managed timely delivery of specialty medications to meet patient needs and improve overall satisfaction.
• Pharmacy Manager, CVS Health, Alameda/Hayward, CA, 11/01/21, 04/30/25, Oversaw pharmacy operations and led patient care programs to promote medication adherence and optimize health outcomes for patients, Performed drug therapy review, data and product verifications, and medication therapy management, Collaborated with pharmacy team to improve customer service delivery and increase patient satisfaction, Supervised administration of covid vaccines and immunizations, ensuring community health and safety during public health crisis, Maintained all reports and documentation according to federal and state law, Conducted CII annual and quarterly counts, along with ordering and returning supplies.
• Pharmacist, Rite Aid, Union City, CA, 02/01/21, 11/30/21, Provided COVID-19 vaccines and education, Assessed patients' vaccination history and offered high-need vaccines such as Tdap boosters, shingles, pneumonia, and annual flu shot., Conducted drug utilization reviews to ensure regulatory compliance and maintain quality assurance standards, Assisted customers with health-related issues, providing tailored counseling to effectively address concerns, Processed insurance information and submitted claims while collaborating with agencies to secure payments and resolve coverage denials efficiently
• Registered Pharmacist, Walgreens Pharmacy, Central Valley, CA, 07/01/18, 02/28/21, Provided patient consultations, MTM, and immunizations, Verified prescription, review final products, and maintained pharmacy workflow, Followed up with patients to enhance medication adherence and optimize therapeutic outcomes, Communicated with providers to swiftly address and resolve prescription issues, Resolved third party rejections while assisting patients in identifying cost-effective medication options, Led pharmacy team to maintain high service standards to provide quality customer service
• Contract Pharmacist I, Genesis Healthcare, San Quentin State Prison, CA, 12/01/17, 07/31/18, Managed computer order entry, modifying dosing and quantities for accuracy and patient safety, Verified prescriptions for accuracy and authenticity prior to delivery to housing units, ensuring compliance and patient safety., Monitored patients' INRs and adjusted Warfarin doses based on their INRs under CCHCS Care Guideline, Monitored ANC, clinically decided clozapine therapy based on ANC level, and recommended or referred patients for hematology consultations, Facilitated smooth transitions for inmates by processing parole orders and coordinating necessary medications with security personnel., Documented narcotic transactions to maintain strict adherence to Federal and State regulations, supporting legal compliance and accountability.
• Intern Pharmacist, Walgreens Pharmacy, Stockton, CA, 01/01/16, 12/31/16, Filled prescriptions and assessed prescriptions for completeness, Communicated with health care providers to resolve prescription issues, enhancing patient safety, Processed new and transferred prescription orders over the phone to maintain workflow efficiency, Coordinated with team members and technicians to streamline shift operations, ensuring timely completion of tasks, Provided over-the-counter recommendations to assist customers in making informed choices
• Intern Pharmacist, Pharmacy Care Concepts Long Term Care, Stockton, CA, 01/01/15, 05/31/16, Revised opioid analgesic protocols for hospice patients, enhancing safety and effectiveness of pain management, Managed pain management and performed opioid titrations and calculations to ensure effective symptom relief, Collaborated with physicians and nurses to resolve prescription-related discrepancies, ensuring accurate medication management, Participated in hospice team meetings and verified medications with consultant pharmacists to enhance patient safety and care coordination, Executed perpetual inventory on controlled substances and other drugs in adherence to Federal and State regulations

• Pharmaceutical Analysis Lab Assistant, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA, 04/01/14, 08/31/14, Utilized gas chromatography to separate and analyze compounds for quality assessment, Investigated analytical methods to ensure drug appropriateness for pharmaceutical practice, Designed and ran quality spot tests for drug candidates, Collaborated with Dr. Smith, R.Ph., Ph.D. in academic lectures and discussions to deepen understanding of pharmaceutical analysis
• Entomology Research Assistant, UC Berkeley National History Museums, Berkeley, CA, 08/01/07, 08/31/08, Centrifuged click-beetle proteins for analysis in main lab, contributing to research outcomes, Sorted, mounted, and labeled arthropods to facilitate research and identification, Organized museum's arthropod collections to enhance accessibility and support research efforts, Conducted literature reviews on related topics, Collaborated with Professor Dr. E. Arias, Ph.D. on research projects.
• Undergraduate Researcher, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, Berkeley, CA, 08/01/07, 05/31/08, Analyzed efficiency of heterotrophic-an aerobic bacteria to support wastewater treatment research, Managed operation and maintenance of batch bioreactor to ensure optimal performance, Performed the process of removing phosphorus from wastewater, Implemented and updated protocols with the supervisor, Delivered weekly presentations of lab results to supervisor, facilitating informed decision-making, Collaborated with Dr. Keasling, Ph.D. and Dr. S. Yilmaz, Ph.D. on research projects, Properly autoclaved laboratory tubing and equipment