Shalee Olesen
Saint Francis
Summary
Certified Professional Coder with extensive experience in technology roles. Expertise in software development, system administration, and technical support. Proven ability to solve complex problems and enhance system performance. Strong project management skills and effective team collaboration drive organizational success.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Laboratory Technician
HealthPartners Riverway Andover, Anoka, and Elk River Clinics
04.2023 - 09.2024
- Laboratory resource for lab staff, clinic management, and providers.
- EPIC superuser.
- Directed and documented staff proficiency assignments.
- Entered outside lab orders and the accompanying ICD-10-CM codes.
Lead Laboratory Technician
HealthPartners GHI, Como Clinic
04.2018 - 04.2023
- First lead for this clinic.
- Directed staff to maintain compliance with laboratory procedures and regulations.
- Patient TATs went from 1 hour 15 minutes to less than 20 minutes with consistent team meetings addressing this issue.
- Internship site for MLT and phlebotomy students.
Lead Laboratory Technician
Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic
01.2016 - 03.2018
- In addition to regular laboratory duties kept staff informed of policy and procedure changes.
- Trained new staff.
- Worked with the Technical Consultant to maintain COLA/CLIA compliance in the laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic - Urgent Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Collected, analyzed, and reported results of patient specimens for all areas of the laboratory.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center - Acute Care Laboratory
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Collected, analyzed, and reported results of patient specimens for all areas of the laboratory.
- Primary operator of the Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics Vitros Eci and EciQ.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Southdale Pediatrics, LTD
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Collected, analyzed, and reported results of patient specimens for the Pediatricians.
- Administered vaccinations.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Collected, analyzed, and reported results of patient specimens for Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Microbiology, and Blood Bank.
- Primary operator of the Coulter LH 750.
- Maintained laboratory equipment and supplies.
Education
Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
AAPC
04-2025
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Technology
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MN06-1996
High School Diploma -
East High School
Duluth, MN06-1989
Skills
- ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding
- Codify and Practicode proficiency
- EPIC and Beaker proficiency
- Patient management and compliance
- Data analysis and interpretation
- Team leadership and collaboration
- Effective communication skills
- Quality assurance strategies
- Training and mentoring programs
- Task prioritization techniques
Education Certifications
- Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice (CPC-A), AAPC, 04/25
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), 08/96
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Medical Technology, Lake Superior College, Duluth, MN, 06/96
- High School Diploma, East High School, Duluth, MN, 05/89
Timeline
Lead Laboratory Technician
HealthPartners Riverway Andover, Anoka, and Elk River Clinics
04.2023 - 09.2024
Lead Laboratory Technician
HealthPartners GHI, Como Clinic
04.2018 - 04.2023
Lead Laboratory Technician
Allina Health Maple Grove Clinic
01.2016 - 03.2018
Medical Laboratory Technician
Allina Health Coon Rapids Clinic - Urgent Care
01.2014 - 01.2016
Medical Laboratory Technician
Fairview Lakes Regional Medical Center - Acute Care Laboratory
01.2012 - 01.2014
Medical Laboratory Technician
Southdale Pediatrics, LTD
01.2008 - 01.2012
Clinical Laboratory Technician II
St. Joseph’s Hospital
01.2004 - 01.2008
Certified Professional Coder – Apprentice - Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
AAPC
Associate of Applied Science Degree - Medical Technology
Lake Superior College
High School Diploma -
East High School
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