Kim Hanka
Manchester,CT
Summary
Pharmacy Technician Lead Informatics at St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center since August 2006. (Date of hire August 1982 as an outpatient technician at Burgdorf Pharmacy). Knowledgeable in drug diversion, regulatory compliance and problem-solving. Successfully upgraded Pyxis systems and managed inventory, ensuring drug safety and operational efficiency. Committed to confidentiality and enhancing team performance through effective training and onboarding initiatives.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pharmacy Technician Lead Informatics
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
Hartford, CT
08.2006 - Current
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized work environment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
- Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.
- Supported inventory management by monitoring stock levels and expiration dates.
- Followed safety protocols while handling pharmaceutical products and hazardous materials.
- Trained new pharmacy technicians on daily assignments
- Contributed to team meetings, offering insights for optimizing workflow and patient service.
- Assisted in Pyxis upgrades (3500 & Pyxis ES)
- Process open discrepancies for the last 6 years
- Process undocumented waste in Pyxis 1/2026
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Manchester Community College
Manchester CTSkills
- Problem-solving skills
- Confidentiality and HIPAA
- Manual and automated medication dispensing
- Regulatory compliance
- New hire onboarding
- Drug safety
- Pharmacy operations
- Operations support
Certification
- CT state registration yearly
- CPhT - Certified Pharmacy Technician March 1997
- CPhT - ADV Certified Pharmacy Technician July 2024
Courses for Adv Certification:
- 1. Drug diversion
- 2. Regulatory & Compliance
- 3. Tech check Tech
- 4. Non-Sterile Compounding
Timeline
Pharmacy Technician Lead Informatics
St. Francis Hospital & Medical Center
08.2006 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Manchester Community College