Page 7 Portland Observer JUNE 22,1989
P rofessional S ervices D irectory
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D O N N IE JAMES
Men & Women;s Fashion
B E A U T Y /B A R B E R
SUPPLIES
PRITCHETT'S
ELECTRICAL MAINTENANCE
CO.
“ I f you dare to be
fashionable”
Specializing In:
Installation, Trouble Shooting and Repair of
Electrical Appliances, Equipment & Light
517 NE Killingsworth
Portland, Oregon 97211
Fixtures
Donnie Lewis
(503)288-1721 James W illiams
Licensed Bonded Insured
Corey Pritchett
3525 N.E. Rodney
287-9617
Portland, OR 97212
ja’bell’s
Beauty • Barber • Nails Supplies
5832 N.E. Union Avenue
Portland, Oregon 97211
(503) 281-6393
and
5287 N. Lombard Street
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 283-6085
Open: Mon. thru Set.
9 e.m. - 6 p.m
Bill Kelley's Upholstery
28 years experience
Quality work, Fair prices
Furniture, auto, & boats
2403 NE Alberta,
Portland, OR
281-1786
Eartha’s
Floral Connection
RENT
517-1/2 N.E. Killingsworth
Portland, Oregon 97211
282-3675
We D o Weddings • Funerals
M ade- To-Order • Custom-Made
PR IN TIN G
Kinko’s
Open 7 Days A Week
1605 N.E. 7th
W ASHERS & DRYERS
V
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'35 Per Month
For The Set
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w asher °
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DELIVERY «
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Po.ii.nd
V ancouver
Portland, Oregon 97212
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231-7413
693-4000
JOBS & CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING
pre - certification
COORDINATOR
The Medical At fairs Dcpt. is cur
rcntly seeking a RN professional
to fill a Pre-Certification Coordi­
nator position.
The Pre-Certification Coordinator will
conduct reviews for pre-certifica­
tion program including pre-certi­
fying 2nd opinions, discharge
planning, and benefit extension
review.
Successful candidate must be an RN
currently licensed in the state of
Oregon with 3-5 years recent hos­
pital experience, utilization review
and quality assurance background
desirable, good communication
skills a must.
PSYCHIATRIC
REVIEW COORDINATOR
This position conducts psychiatric
reviews including pre-certification,
pre-authorization and inpatient
claim review; maintains utiliza­
tion guidelines; establishes close
working relations with provider
& internal personnel and assists
widi psychiatric & chemical abuse
program review & policy modifi­
cations.
This position will require;
Currently OR licensed RN
3-5 years recent hospital or ambula-’
lory psychiatric-substance abuse
experience.
Experience with hospital claims
review and/or audit, demonstrated
ability to work in a fast-paced en­
vironment under high pressure con­
ditions.
A strong commitment to cost con­
tainment
Excellent interpersonal skills
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
gon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, competitive
salary and flex time work hours.
Please apply or send resume to:
Blue Cross and
Bine Shield of Oregon
Human Resources Dcpt, 5th Fir
100 S.W. Market
Portland, OR 97201
Equal Opportunity Employer
SECRETARY
Security Pacific Bank Oregon has)
excellent opportunities available
for individuals wilh a commit­
ment to the highest level of client
service. Qualified applicants will
have a minimum o f two years pre­
vious secretarial experience, a
typing speed o f65-70 wpm, expe­
rience with word processing I
(Sanina preferred) and Lotus 1 -2-
3, excellent written and verbal
communication skills, detail ori­
ented, thcability to prioritize, and
professional telephone etiquette.
As part of Security Pacific, the 6th |
largest Bank Holding Company!
in the country, we offer a com- j
pciitive salary commensurate with
experience, excellent flexible
benefits program, and superior)
advancement potential. Please)
apply in person at:
SECURITY PACIFIC
BANK OREGON
Personnel Department
PO Box 3066
1001 SW 5lh Avenue
2nd Floor
Portland, OR 97208
(503) 796-3878
APPLICANT HOURS
Mon-Fri- 9-1 p.m.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WASHERS & DRYERS
$100.00 and Up
CALL 282-4911
COM MUNICATIONS DIS­
PATCHER
PORTLAND INTERNA­
TIONAL AIRPORT
The Port of Portland has a challeng­
ing opportunity to provide dis­
patch assistance for Port Police,
Fire, Operations and Maintenance
Departments, Coordination of air­
port communications wilh out­
side agencies as needed, and serv­
ice the Ports, businesses and pub­
lic for 24-hour communication
needs. Anticipated duties to in­
clude, but not limited to:
* Dispatches and receives infor­
mation over Port, police, fire
and emergency radio frequen­
cies. Maintains contact wilh
field units, notes status. Dis­
patches police units as appro­
priate and coordinates incident
communications to resolution.
* Handles incoming phone calls
from public,airport businesses
and emergency lines, responds
in professional, expeditious and
courteous manner.
* Operates and enters informa­
tion into police computer sys­
tem, fire alarm and security
computer systems.
* Monitors flex-response alarm
system, gate controls and se­
curity surveillance cameras and
lakes approp. action.
* Relays information to and car­
ries out instructions given by
the P olice S hift W atch
Commander ,Firc DcpL and OPS
Supervisor on duty.
* Performs as professional com­
munications dispatcher and
communications coord, for the
airport. Handles in-housc and
city/county demands.
Works with limited supervision in a
demanding atmosphere.
Preferred qualifications include:
* Related work experience. Ca­
pable of learning to operate
equipment and machines asso­
ciated wilh the Communica­
tions Ccntcr(i.e. console posi­
tion, teletype,tape machine).
* Must work shift as assigned.
* Subject to possible stand-by in
case o f emergency.
* Willing to attend in-service train­
ing schools and classes.
* Able to work overtime with
short notice.
Demonstrated ability to work in stress­
ful environment successfully.
In addition to a comprehensive bene­
fit package, the Port offers; tui­
tion aid program, employer-paid
medical, dental, vision insurance
and employer paid PERS. The
Port offers a starting salary of
$15,903, after 6 mos. $19,042,
and a full salary range of $15,903
-$25,813.
If interested and qualified apply at
the Port Employment Office, 14th
floor, 700 N.E. Multnomah or call
503-231-5000, ext.700. for com­
plete application materials. All
applications must be received by
5:00 p.m..Tuesday, 1989.
The Port is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
Senior Commu­
nity Service
Employment Pro­
gram
Did You Retire Too Soon?
If you arc 55, live in Multnomah/ j
Clackamas County and of low in-
comc-Lct us put you in the work
force.
Call A.A.R.P. 231-8078
SR. UTILITY & ENERGY
ECONOMIC ANALYST
($33,156-$42,156)
CLERICAL
RECEPTIONIST
Residential Real Estate Group, a
[division of Security Pacific Bank,
has an immediate opening for our
¡Portland loan center.
The successful candidate will act
[as the Iront ol house” for the loan
(center and will play an integral role
I in coordinating the floor time sched­
u les for agents. Regular duties in­
computer science or data process­
ing. Strong oral and written com­
munication skills and statistical
skills are required. Medical back­
ground desirable.
(Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
gon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, competitive
salary and flex time work hours.
Please apply or send resume to:
The Oregon Public Utility Com ­
mission is recruiting for a senior
economic analyst to develop and
defend independent analysis on the
cost of supplying electricity in the
future and how these forecasted cost
estimates should be reflected in ac­
tual electricity rates to various cus­
tomer groups. This analyst will also
evaluate utility and regional power
marketing activities and recommend
appropriate experience in engineer­
ing, economic research and analysis,
or utility auditing or accounting, AND
a Bachelor’s degree in engineering,
economics, accounting, or dircc more
years of responsible pertinent expe­
rience. A M aster’s degree in engi­
neering, economics, accounting, or a
Blue Cross and
relevant scientific discipline can sub­
Blue Shield of Oregon
stitute for up to one year of the re­
Human
Resources Dcpt, 5th Fir
quired experience. For applicatior
100
S.W. Market
materials, call (503) 373-7949, oi
Pordand,
OR 97201
write Public Utility Commission, Per­
Equal
Opportunity
Employer
sonnel Services, 400 Labor & Indus­
tries Building, Salem, Oregon 97310- ! PROVIDER SERVICES
0335. An equal opportunity employer.
REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Account Representative
FULL & PART TIME
The Private Industry Council is re­
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
cruiting for an Account Repre­
gon is currently accepting appli­
sentative. This position works di­
cations for full lime and part time
rectly with employers to develop
Customer Service Representatives
job resources for people facing
in their Customer Service Depart­
economic and cultural barriers to
ment.
employment, develops training This position is res|M)nsiblc for in
agreements and coordinates place­
depth knowledge of all aspects of
ment of trainees.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of
Preferred requirements: Bachelors de­
Oregon business. Qualified can­
gree with major coursework in
didates will possess the ability to
business, marketing or closely
communicate effectively and pro­
related field; two years business
fessionally both orally and in writ­
and/or public relations experience;
ten form.
excellent communication skills;
Qualified applicants will be able to
valid driver’s license and reliable
work autonomously in fast paced
transportation; experience in
environment, and must have dem­
working with disadvantage popu­
onstrated excellent attendance in
lations. Qualifying experience may
previous employment.
be substituted for education.
[Other requirements include:
Salary range: $16,603 to $24,956
««' 1 year work experience in in­
plus excellent benefit package.
surance industry
Closing date 5 PM Wednesday, June
•*’ 6 months experience in cus­
28, 1989. Applications available at
tomer relations
The Private Industry Council, 520
Medical/dcntal terminology
S W 6th Ave, Suite 400, Portland OR
o' Organizational skills
97204.
o ' CRT experience & ability to
An Affirmative Action/Equal Op­
type 40wpm
portunity Employer.
o- Prodcdural codes helpful
[Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
gon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, competitive
DATA PROCESSING
salary and Ilex time work hours.
INFORMATION CENTER
Please apply or send resume to:
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Oregon
is currcndy accepting applications
for a Provider Services Represen­
tative position.
¡ hr Provider Service Represen täti ve
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Orc
will be responsible for physician
PROGRAMMER
gon is currently accepting appli­
and health care facilities in South­
Blue Cross and
ANALYST
cations for Medical C laim /A na­
west Portland area. Also respon­
lysts. This position is responsible
Blue
Shield of Oregon
sible for newsletter preparation.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
for accurate and timely payment
Human Resources Dept, 5th Fir
Qualified applicants must meet the
gon is currently accepting appli­
of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of
100 S.W. Market
following requirements.
cations for an Information Center
Oregon’s medical claims. Experi­
Portland,
OR 97201
College degree or equivalent high
Programmer AnalysL
ence necessary to perforin this
Equal Opportunity Employer
level work experience in some
The Information Center Programmer
task will include:
W ASHINGTON COUNTY
area of health care.
Analyst performs the following:
1 year recent clerical work ex­
Minimum of 2 years experience in
JOBS
TRAINING: includes development
perience in a doctors office or
health care industry.
“ U T IL IT Y W ORKER
and presentation of beginning and
hospital setting
Knowledge of the provider organiza­
(G rounds)
intermediate
classes
in
informa­
w Demonstrated knowledge of
tional structure, medical termi­
tion
Services
concepts
through
medical terminology and anat­
nology and CPT coding.
intermediate level programming
Unified Sewerage Agency, $8.16-
omy. This may be obtained
Experience in making large group
|$9.91/hr.
Performs a variety of un-
in
information
Center
supported
through a classroom setting or
presentations.
Jskillcd
&
semiskilled manual labor
languages.
office experience.
Independent research ability, ana­
I
tasks
connected
with the. maintenance,
CONS
ULTI
NG:
includes
timely
and
« ICD-9/CPT-4 Coding
lytical and problem solving skills.
[construction
&
landscaping of sew-
appropriate project management
« ’ A minimum of 6-12 months
High level of proficiency in oral and
I
age
treatment
facilities.
Rcq. exp. in
analysis,
design,
code,
test
and
experience using a CRT in a
written communication skill.
construction,
manual
labor,
facilities
implementation assistance to end
production oriented environ­
Desktop publishing experience
maintenance,
landscaping
or
related
users for their reporting and data
ment.
desired.
areas.
Agency
application
forms
rcq.,
management application systems.
«*' Fast, accurate use of a 10-kcy Valid Oregon Driver’s license
|
resumes
NOT
accepted.
PROJECTS: incl internal projects &
calculator.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
Call (503) 648-8607 for informa­
info client application develop­
Previous claims processing or insur­
gon offers an excellent employee
tion.
County application forms rcq.
ment projects as assigned.
ancebilling experience highly de­
benefits package, competitive
Apply
by June 30,1989 to Washing­
Qualified candidates must have a
sirable.
salary and flex time work hours.
ton
County
Personnel. An E.O.E
college degree in Computer Sci­
Position begins July 5, 1989.
Please apply or send resume to:
ence, Math, Statistics or Business
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
Blue Cross and
and/or demonstrated commend­
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
gon offers an excellent employee
Blue Shield of Oregon
able performance as a Program­
benefits package, competitive
Human Resources Dept, 5th Fir
mer, 1-2 years experience in POSITION: Sccrctary/Rcccptionist
salary and Ilex time work hours.
100 S.W. Market
FOCUS as well as at least one of SALARY:S 15,000 to $16,500
Please apply or send resume to:
Pordand, OR 97201
the supporting programming lan­ STARTING DATE: Open
Equal Opportunity Employer
guages
including SAS, CLIST, Applications arc now being now being
Blue Cross and
dialogue manager and PC based
accepted for the position of Scc­
Blue Shield o f Oregon
DATA PROCESSING
tools. Experience, in systems analy­
rctary/Rcccptionist for the Ore­
Human Resources Dcpt, 5th Elr
PROGRAMMING
sis, design and project manage­
gon Food Bank. Interested appli­
100 S.W. Market
ment is required. Excellent oral
ANALYST
cants should mail their resumes
Portland, OR 97201
and written communication skills,
and cover letter to:
Equal Opportunity Employer
[ Immediate opening for a Research
user contact experience at staff
Oregon food Bank
and management levels & exper
and Programming Analyst in our
38308
N. Williams Avenue
MICRO COMPUTER
in training and users arc highly
Preferred Provider Plan Depart to
Portland. OR 97227
PROGRAM M ER/ANA-
desirable.
develop, test and implement sys­
Attn: Rachel
LYST
tems programs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
The successful candidate will have a
PORTLAND PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATIVE
gon offers an excellent employee
minimum
of
2
years
programming
SCH OOLS
SECRETARY
benefits package, competitive
experience utilizing SAS and
Assistant
to the director (subject to
salary and flex time work hours.
Lotus, or an associate’s degree in
Three full lime positions, one perma­
change)
3808 N, Williams Ave­
computer science or data process­
Please apply or send resume to:
nent, 2 single year. Requirements
nue,
Portland,
OR Assist staf f with
ing. Strong oral and written com ­
include 3 years full time MS-DOS
secretarial
tasks.
Create and main­
munication skills and statistical
or Macintosh/Applc experience
Blue Cross and
tain
work
flow
and information
skills arc required. Medical back­
and relational data base back­
Blue Shield of Oregon
systems
for
the
office,
including
ground desirable.
ground. SQL experience, espe­
Human Resources Dcpt, 5th Fir
proper
handling
of
confidential
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Ore­
cially INFORMIX, preferred.
1 (X) S.W. Market
information. Serves as a member
gon offers an excellent employee
Deadline for submitting applica­
Portland, OR 97201
of
the central office clerical team.
benefits
package,
competitive
tions June 21. Apply Portland
Equal Opportunity Employer
Provides
secretarial support to:
salary
and
flex
time
work
hours.
Public Schools, 501 N. Dixon,
«^Development Officer and Devel­
Please apply or send resume to:
PlId.OR 97227.
DAY CARE
opment Staff
Equal Opportunity/Affirjnativc Ac­
Blue Cross and
«’ Volunteer Coordinator
tion Employer
Blue Shield o f Oregon
Teacher: 3Yr Old Class
•«Operations Manager
Human Resources Dept, 5lh Fir
Must have experience and Trainin
PORTLAND OBSERVER
100 S.W. Market
inE C E
The Eyes and Ears of the Community”
Portland, OR 97201
Jeannette Fegan
288-0033
JOBS & CLASSIFIED
Equal Opportunity Employer
287-5656
INSURANCE
MEDICAL CLAIMS
ANALYSTS