1. Edward G. Bloomer
Medical Insurance Biller and Coder / Medical Combat Experience, US Army
412-301-0508 / 1500 Letort Street Apt 410 / Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Qualifications
Well-rounded background in human resources, training, safety, and operations.
Experience developing and implementing a variety of programs; organizational, state and/or federal agency guidelines.
Instructor in various PA Department of Health, American Heart Association, and PA State Fire Academy Programs
Experienced in writing and delivering presentations for meetings and educational opportunities.
Billing Skills
Medical Terminology
ICD-9, CPT-4, and HCPCS Coding
Accounts Receivable/Payable
Microsoft Office
Claimgear and Medisoft Billing Software
Knowledge of Health Insurance
Education
Everest Institute Diploma
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding September 3, 2013
Externship at Alma Illery Medical Center
The Community College of Allegheny County Associates Degree of Science Granted
EMS, Fire, Hazardous Materials, and Incident Command Systems
MCP Hahnemann/Drexel University Undergraduate Studies in Business Administration
Specialized in EMS Management
Volunteer Experience
Life Member, Seville Volunteer Fire Company, Ross Township, PA Over 25 Years
Answering emergency calls for fire, rescue and medical emergencies in a class 2 municipality
Held the positions of; Director, Financial Secretary, Secretary, Treasurer, Lieutenant, Captain, Asst. Chief, Safety Officer,
Officer in Charge of Quick Response Unit
Plan community events; open houses, small carnivals and public relation activities for elementary schoolprograms
Coordinate with DOH and helped Fire Department receive “Recognized QRS Service” status.
QA Specialist for all EMS related Patient Care Reports.
Received National Board on Fire Service Professional Qualifications; Fire Fighter Level II, Fire Service Instructor 1, and
Hazardous Materials Operations
Experience
Alma Illery Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa Externship 2013
Worked an externship for 300 hours
Checked and Verified insurance for Patients being treated in Multi-practice health care facility including Dental,
X-ray, Psychiatric, Primary Care, Pharmaceutical.
Knowledge of how to use Insurance sites to verify insurance using, State of Pa Public assistance site, Blue Cross and Upmc
Sites, as well as the VA healthcare insurances.
Prepared invoices to be submitted to insurance companies for reimbursement. Using both Electronic and
CMS-1500 paper sheets.
Reviewed accounts receivable and made adjustments to patient records.
Documented using all applicable ICD-9 codes to document records for care and treatment for multiple Homeless
Facilities according to Federal Homeless Shelter Guidelines.
Experience with patient registration and appointment scheduling
Duquesne Emergency Ambulance Corp, Duquesne, PA Paramedic, Shift Supervisor 2007 – 2011
Provide care and safe transport for the sick and injured in three communities
Maintain accurate records of all emergency and non-emergency calls for help answered by the service
Communicate with the emergency centers, hospitals and physicians throughout a County
Prepared reports to be submitted to 3rd
party Insurances for reimbursements, using ICD-9, CPT-4 and HCPCS Manuals
Community College of Allegheny County – Public Safety Institute, Pittsburgh, PA Programs Coordinator 1994 – 2012
Coordinated all equipment needs for every EMS, Fire, Rescue and Hazardous Materials courses offered by the institute.
Repaired and replenished the stock of equipment located at various sites throughout 13 counties in Western Pennsylvania.
Instructed in the various courses offered accredited bt Comm of Pa Dept of Health and Pa State Fire Academy.
2. Edward G. Bloomer
Medical Insurance Biller and Coder / Medical Combat Experience, US Army
412-301-0508 / 1500 Letort Street Apt. 410 / Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Park Terrace Care Center, Pittsburgh, PA Owner/Administrator 1988 – 2008
Managed the daily operations of two family owned personal care facilities, with 37 residents and 15 employees.
Handled all administrative functions of the facilities, (ex. Payroll, maintenance needs, dietary requirements for residents,
appropriate paperwork completed and filed properly, medication needs, staff training, observance to all local and state
regulations).
Seneca Area Emergency Services, Sharpsburg, PA Paramedic/Crew Chief 1998 – 2006
Maintained accurate records of all emergency and non-emergency calls for help answered by the service.
Communicated with the emergency centers, hospitals, and physicians throughout the County.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Assistance Employee/ Disaster Generalist, (GS-7) 2005
Team Leader for eight FEMA agents
Interviewed and assisted people affected by a natural disaster with filing federal paperwork to receive all needed
Federal aid following Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
Reviewed all work received from other team members for correctness, attended daily briefings of things needed
And directed my team members to get everything accomplished that was assigned to us.
Worked in IT dept training Federal employees in use of computer software and to all Federal Disaster training.
Imputed data received into Federal records system to help all needed receive necessary aid, System called NEMIS.
Coordinated with Military Units to set up an emergency shelter for 2000 people as well as assist in coordinating
With military security teams to provide safety and security for 2000 people.
Department of Health and Human Services, (DHS) Health Technician (Paramedic) (GS-7) 2001 – 2005
Functioned with Disaster Medical Assistance Team (PA-1)
Deployed anywhere needed in United States to assist with medical aid in times of natural or man made disasters.
Assisted with emergency operations and recovery in Shanksville Pa in aftermath of Sept 11th
airliner crash.
NorComm Emergency Center, UPMC Passavant, McCandless, PA Telecommunications Specialist 1998 – 2002
Receive Emergency 911 calls for assistance, Enter appropriate Information into Computer.
Dispatch appropriate Emergency personnel to scene of Emergencies
Keep accurate records of all aspects of the emergency from time call was received, throughout the time Emergency personnel
returned.
Coordinate Emergency Personnel at the scene with Emergency Room personnel at Hospital
US Army, 339th
General Hospital, MOS: 91B Combat Medical Specialist 1982-1984
Received Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina
Received training in Combat Medicine at Fort Sam Houston, San Antonio, Texas.
Received Airborne Training at Fort Benning, Georgia
Awarded Expert Field Medic Badge and Airborne Jump Wings.
Worked as the companies assistant Armorer.