Patrice Halliday-Larsen
Te Awamutu
Summary
Dynamic professional with a proven track record at Waikato Hospital, excelling in clinical coding and team leadership. Recognized for enhancing interdepartmental communication and training junior coders, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills drive successful outcomes in high-pressure environments. Committed to achieving team goals to achieve accurate coding in a timely manner.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Stampin' Up Consultant
Stampin' Up
09.2007 - 10.2024
- Managed client relationships through regular check-ins and updates on products.
- Personally recruited over 40 team members and ran training days to keep my team motivated.
- Helped guide my team by doing one on one training so they could achieve their goals.
- Ran classes, events and trade shows.
- Ran my own website and took part in 4 international blog hops per month.
- Placed first in New Zealand or within the top 5 for years.
- Received 4 overseas trips through high sales and team management.
- Enhanced communication among team members to foster collaborative and supportive work environment.
Senior Clinical Coder
Waikato Hospital
03.1990 - 05.2007
- Strengthened interdepartmental communication, fostering collaboration between clinical coders and physicians to insure correct documentation which in turn leads to accurate coding and DRG assignment.
- Performed on-site coding audits to determine accuracy and compliance with coding guidelines for team members.
- Trained and mentored junior coders to gain confidence to preform accurate coding.
- Testing the Clinical Coding software when updates were installed.
- Involved in contract coding to assist other hospital Clinical Coding departments when needed to get them up to date.
Medical Records Clerk
Waikato Hospital
03.1987 - 03.1990
- Filing of medical charts and loose reports into charts.
- Pulling charts for clinics, admissions and queries.
- Following up and finding charts throughout the hospital for admissions and clinics.
- Answering queries for staff within the hospital and external queries.
- Stepped in to run the department when necessary.
- Statistician completing daily, monthly, quarterly and yearly statistics for Ministry of Health.
Pharmaceutical Assistant
Pharmaceutical Warehouse
01.1984 - 03.1987
- Supported pharmacists by fulfilling their required orders.
- Involved in the yearly audits.
- Re-stocked shelves with prescribed medications and health care products.
Sales Assistant
Scotts Pharmacy
06.1983 - 12.1983
- Handled customer complaints, and returns professionally, ensuring a positive experience for all clients.
- Processed transactions accurately while maintaining a high level of customer service.
- Increased sales by building strong customer relationships and providing excellent service.
Education
Certificate of Coder Accreditation - Clinical Coding
HIMAA
Sydney 11-1997
Skills
- Attention to accuracy and detail
- Ability to work under high pressure
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership & development
- Integrity and honesty
Timeline
Stampin' Up Consultant
Stampin' Up
09.2007 - 10.2024
Senior Clinical Coder
Waikato Hospital
03.1990 - 05.2007
Medical Records Clerk
Waikato Hospital
03.1987 - 03.1990
Pharmaceutical Assistant
Pharmaceutical Warehouse
01.1984 - 03.1987
Sales Assistant
Scotts Pharmacy
06.1983 - 12.1983
Certificate of Coder Accreditation - Clinical Coding
HIMAA
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