Jeremiah Siggard
Hixson,TN
Summary
Adaptable Paramedic eagerly pursuing a career to apply exceptional critical thinking and decision-making skills. Repeatedly acknowledged for dedicated work ethic and logistical efficiency demonstrated over twenty-five years of exceptional military and emergency response performance. My life has been dedicated to the service and well-being of others.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Shift Captain - Paramedic
Amerimed EMS
Chattanooga, TN
02.2023 - Current
- Supervised daily operations to ensure team adherence to safety protocols.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Fostered a positive and motivating work environment, leading to an increase in team morale.
- Monitored quality control standards for performance and reports during the shift.
Paramedic
Tennova HealthCare
Cleveland, TN
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Treated patients suffering from variety of illnesses and ailments, including heart attacks, strokes, motor vehicle accident injuries and general sickness.
- Managed care in Hospital ER including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication.
Paramedic
CHI Memorial
Chattanooga, TN
01.2016 - 08.2019
- Managed care in field and in-transit, including performing standard testing and administering necessary medication
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in electronic medical records
Firefighter
Industrial Emergency Services LLC
Chattanooga, TN
09.2010 - 04.2013
- Tested and inspected tools, equipment and gear to maintain readiness for different fire scenarios
- Inspected buildings for fire prevention and hazardous materials code violations or potential hazards
- Planned, developed, implemented and monitored fire safety plans that addressed specific fire and life safety systems
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
Camp Pendleton, CA
09.1997 - 02.2009
- Organized and maintained personnel records in preparation for deployment of Marines
- Liaised between the unit and the Marine families to ensure families needs were met while their Marines were deployed
- Served as the Assistant Chief Cook in a chow hall serving 500+ Marines
- Received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for providing personnel and logistical support to forward operating units
- Received an Honorable Discharge
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Chattanooga Eye Institute
Chattanooga, TN
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Maintained current working knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding principles, government regulation, protocols and third-party billing requirements.
- Investigated rejected and denied claims, correcting applicable coding.
- Acted as liaison between business department, billers and third party payers in resolving billing and reimbursement accuracy.
Education
Licensure - Paramedic
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN08-2018
Certification - Firefighting
Utah Valley University
Orem, UT12-2008
Certification - Billing And Coding
Miller-Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN12-2022
Skills
- Organization and planning
- Problem resolution ability
- Goal-Oriented
- Training and Mentoring
- Healthcare claim coding
- Fluent in Brazilian Portuguese
Certification
• Current Paramedic License TN 38490
• Current Paramedic License GA P027998
• Current Paramedic License NREMT M5062405
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A)
• Current Paramedic License GA P027998
• Current Paramedic License NREMT M5062405
• American Heart Association CPR Certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Certified Professional Coder (CPC-A)
Timeline
Shift Captain - Paramedic
Amerimed EMS
02.2023 - Current
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist
Chattanooga Eye Institute
10.2022 - 11.2022
Paramedic
Tennova HealthCare
10.2019 - 09.2021
Paramedic
CHI Memorial
01.2016 - 08.2019
Firefighter
Industrial Emergency Services LLC
09.2010 - 04.2013
Staff Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
09.1997 - 02.2009
Licensure - Paramedic
Chattanooga State Community College
Certification - Firefighting
Utah Valley University
Certification - Billing And Coding
Miller-Motte Technical College