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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, TN
08-2018

Certification - Firefighting

Utah Valley University
Orem, UT
12-2008

Certification - Billing And Coding

Miller-Motte Technical College
Chattanooga, TN
12-2022

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)

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
Jeremiah Siggard