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November 25, 1992...The Portland Observer...Page I I
Portland Observer
CLASSIFIEDS
Insurance
Employment
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Group Underwriter
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is accepting applications for a
Group Underwriter. Responsibilities include calculation of rates and
benefit quotes for prospective groups as well as renewal rates,
financial settlements and rating of benefit variation for existing groups.
Qualified applicants will have;
• ability to work under pressure
• excellent written and oral communication skills
• a college degree in mathematics, healthcare or liberal arts is
desired
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, flex-time work hours and competitive salary. Pre­
employment drug screening required. To assure your resume is
processed immediately, place as #231 at the top of your resume or you
may apply in person between 9-4pm Mon-Fri:
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Accounting
City Of Portland
D irector of A dm inistrative Services-to $6,184/mo at top of step
Debt Manager-to $63,648/yr at top of step
Recreation Leader/Aquatics-to $11 .73/hr after three years
Program C oordinator/R egulatory Com pliance C oordinator
(Bureau of Environmental Services)-to $3,898/mo at top of step
• Strong analytical skills
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir
100 S. W. Market
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Portland, OR 97201
TDD# 225-6780
Equal Opportunity Employer
Nurse-RN
Medicare Medical Review Analyst II
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applica­
tions for an Medicare Medical Review Analyst II position.
Qualified candidates must have a current Oregon RN license and three
years current work experience in an acute care hospital setting. Skills
in data analysis, decision making and management of multiple projects
are required. Tne ability interpret and apply regulation and guide-lines
for specific situations is also necessary. Medicare knowledge would be
desirable.
The Medicare Medical Review Analyst II is responsible for performing
medical review activities on Medicare claims received from providers to
assure application of benefits according to HCFA coverage criteria.
This position will also perform appeals of claims and/or process hearing
requests in accordance with regulations. The Medicare Medical Review
Analyst must identify potential fraud, program abuse and/or quality of
care issues.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers and excellent employee
benefits package, flex-time work hours and competitive salary. Pre­
employment drug screening required. To assure your resume is pro­
cessed immediately, place ad #235 at the top of your resume or in your
cover letter. Send resume to”
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir.
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100 S. W. Market
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Portland, OR 97201
Equal Opportunity Employer
For more info/closing dates
call (503) 823-4573
(24 hr job information ) No resumes please.
Bureau Of Personnel
1220 S.W. 5th Ave., First FI.
Portland, OR 97204
Apps also available at;
Urban League
10 N. Russell
Portland Parks And Recreation
Offering New Schedule Of Winter
Outings Through Its Outdoor
Recreation Program
Portland Parks and Recreation is
offering a complete schedule of out­
door trips and classes through its Out­
door Recreation program this winter.
Offerings include cross-country skiing,
telemark skiing, snowshocing, fly fish­
ing, bus tours and more.
Outdoor Recreation is offering an
extensive program of cross country ski
lessons, tours and overnight trips. As an
introduction to the sport. Outdoor Rec­
reation presents a scries of eight free
workshops throughout the season intro­
ducing the basics of cross-country ski­
ing. Dates, limes and workshop loca­
tions can be obtained by calling Port­
land Parks and Recreation.
In January, February and March,
Outdoor Recreation olfers three levels
of cross country skiing lessons to ac-
commodatc everyone from first timers
tocxpcricnccd skiers. Day-long guided
ski tours are also available throughout
the season to the best of the Cascades
ski trails. Overnight cross-country ski
trips arc planned to some o f the
Northwest’s most spectacular sites such
as Glacier National Park, Brietcnbush
Hotsprings, the Methow Valley and
Yellowstone National Park. Special­
ized lessons and tours tailored to the
needs of older adult skiers arc also
available.
Guided bus lours arc scheduled to
Kahnccta, Depoe Bay for whale watch­
ing, and the Newport Seafood and Wine
Festival, to name a few.
For a free brochure and further
information call Outdoor Recreation at
796-5132.
with audit team.
Qualified candidates will have a college degree with major in acc00" 1,
ing including auditor course credits. Previous work in acctg. or health
care is desired.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, flex-time work hours and competitive salary. Pre-
employment drug screening required. To assure your resume is
processed immediately, place ad #234 at the top of your resume or in
your cover letter. Send resume to.
Blue Cross Blue Shield o f Oregon
Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir
100 S. W. Market
Portland, OR 97201
TDD# 225-6780
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Port Of Portland
Career Opportunities
Senior Economist
Finance And Administration
Closing Date: December 4,1992
If interested and qualified, apply in person at the Port of Portland
Employment Office, 700 NE Multnomah, 14th floor. Applicants residing
outside the Portland metropolitan area and physically disabled appli­
cants may request application materials by calling (503) 731-7400.
Preemployment drug screening is required. All applications must be
received by 5 p.m. on the closing date.
Information about career opportunities with the Port can be obtained by
calling the Job Hotline at (503) 731-7480.
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Port of Portland
Volunteers of America
Headache
Sufferers Wanted
not a gimick, a natural
cure provided by a li­
censed physician, limited
to first 10 callers.
phone# 284-8000
PORTLAND OBSERVER
The Eyes and Ears ol the Community
O ffice: (503)288-0033
F a x # : (503)288-0015
Mayor-Elec, Appoints Three of Six Transition Teams To Review City Operations and Prepare Budge,
velopment Corporation, and Richard
Brown, Portland Chapter of the Black
United Front, to co-chair the Public
Safety Transition Team.
“The members of the transition
teams represent a broad cross-section
of the community. Team members
were selected based on a combination
of interest, experience, and expertise,’
Katz said. “There are a lot of seasoned
civic leaders amongst the teams; there
are also some fresh faces to city gov­
ernment issues. That’s exactly the
mix I was looking for. The people of
Portland will be well served by their
participation.”
“ Improving our economy and in­
creasing public safety while keeping a
watchful eye on government spend-
ing-lhose are three top priorities of
my administration, “ she said.
As the first step in the transition
process, team members and Katz will
meet with each bureau manager to
examine current bureau operations,
looking for opportunities to improve
Assistant Auditor
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon is currently accepting applica­
tions for an Assistant Auditor position in the Medicare Reimbu
and Audit Dept. Qualified applicants will perform desk review and filed
audits on Medicare cost reports submitted by providers. Audits are
performed at the provider site requiring 1-2 weeks per month trave
Minorities, females and disabled encouraged to apply.
Katz Announces Mayoral Transition Teams For
Public Safety, Economic Development and Budget
Mayor-elcct Vera Katz announced
the creation of three of six transition
teams whose task it will be to take a
“fresh look” at the public safety, eco­
nomic developmentandbudgeting func­
tions of Portland’s city government.
“Because of the relatively short
time between the election and my swear­
ing in, and the immediate press of the
budget process, 1 feel it is important that
I get right to work, “said Katz, who
takes office the first week in January.
Katz selected Marsha Congdon,
the chief executive officer for U.S.
West Communications and Vem Ryles,
the past chair of Portland Chamber of
Commerce, to co-chair the Economic
Development and Job Creation 1 ransi­
tion Team; Susan Schreibcr, Port of
Portland director of Program Develop­
ment, and Fred Miller, former director
of the state Executive Department and
currently Vice President ol Public Af­
fairs for Portland General Electric, to
co-chair the Budget J ransition Team,
and Gale Castillo, Oregon Human De-
& Advertising
& Employment
n Blds/Sub-Bids
service to customers and save tax dol-
lars.
Katz said she was leading the
efforts to save tax dollars by foregoing
the S 10,000 in city lax dollars allo­
cated for her transition. “It might not
be much compared to the rest of the
city’s budget, but it’s a start,” said
Katz. “City taxpayers will not be
paying for the direct costs of my tran­
sition. Transition expenses are being
donated by the private sector.”
Katz said that she was pleased
with the progress of the transition
process to this point. “Mayor Clark,
the other Commissioners, and the bu­
reau managers that I have met with
have been very cooperative and help­
ful. Their assistance is smoothing the
process, and I appreciate that,” said
Katz.
Katz said she expects to announce
three more transition teams for Envi­
ronment, Government Operations, and
Parks and Culture by early next week,
bringing the total to six.
Director: G irls’ Emergency Shel­
ter. $ 2 0 -2 3 ,OOO/yr.+benefits.
MA+1 yr. exp. or BA+3 yrs. exp.
req’d. Knowledge of child abuse,
positive peer culture, family sys­
tems, crisis intervention, mental
health. Call VOA, 235-8655, for
application packet. Closes 12/4.
EOE
Nursing
Pre-Certification Coordinator
The Medical Affairs Dept. is currently seeking a RN professional to fill
a Pre-Certification Coordinator position.
The Pre-Certification Coordinator will conduct reviews for pre-certifi­
cation program including precertifying 2nd opinions, discharge plan­
ning and benefit extension review.
Successful candidate must be an RN currently licensed in the State of
Oregon with 3-5 years recent hospital experience. Utilization review
and quality assurance background desirable. Good communication
skills a must.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oregon offers an excellent employee
benefits package, flex-time work hours and competitive salary. Pre­
employment drug screening required. To assure your resume is
processed immediately, place ad #240 at the top of your resume or in
your cover letter. Send resume to:
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oregon
Human Resources Dept., 3rd fir.
100 S. W. Market
Portland, OR 97201
TDD# 225-6780
Equal Opportunity Employer
State Unveils New Touchscreen
For Employment Services
.
The Oregon Employment Divi­
sion launched state government’s first
multimedia public in formation system
at a press conference today in Eugene.
A system of touchscreen comput­
ers in self-service information booths
or kiosks, will be set up in shopping
malls, grocery stores and other conve­
nient locations in the Eugene and
Springfield area as part of a six-month
demonstration project.
Funds for d ev elo p in g the
touchscreen system came from federal
automation grants and other federal
monies. The cost of the project to date
is $150,000. The system will improve
the quality and timeliness of services
to the public, reduce paperwork and
data entry errors, and offer informa­
tion at expanded locations and hours
without adding staff.
“The touchscreen literally puts
state government at your fingertips,
said Governor Barbara Roberts. “ It
helps make government more of what
it should be: more understandable,
available and accessible to the people
it serves. It helps us to do more for
people as we reduce the size of govern -
ment.”
Users can receive information
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about available jobs, unemployment
benefits and community services such
as health care, housing and child care
by touching colorful images on the
computer screen. A video narrator
appears on the screen to explain how to
use the touchscreen and how to apply
for services.
For example, an individual is
guided through a series of screens that
offer job types so the user can choose
those of interest. The computer lists
the jobs currently available in the se­
lected category, the salary range, and
instructions on how to apply .A print
option lets the user make a printed
copy of the information.
“The touchscreen and other com­
puter systems we’re developing will
provide citizens with new options for
accessing employment information,
said Pamela Mattson, Employment
Division administrator. “To the extent
these new systems meet that need, our
employees will be able to spend more
time working with customers one-on -
one to find jobs, develop careers, or
help employers determine the right
skill level for a job opening.”
Planned additions to the system
include a Spanish translation of the
. touchscreen
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and simplified filing for
unemployment benefits. The division
will ask the Oregon Legislature to
evaluate the project and determine if it
should be expanded statewide.
“The touchscreens enable us to
reach different populations with the
same information, and we have the
flexibility of offering these services in
a variety of languages,” said Mattson.
“The best part of the touchscreen is that
you don’t have toknow anything about
computers to use it effectively.”
The system can record the infor­
mation requests made, allowing the
division to determine what topics and
services are most useful to citizens and
if the project should be expanded to
include other government services.
The touchscreens are part of a
much larger project to simplify and
expand the division’s services to the
public. Other components of the sys­
tem include: a touchtone telephone
system for claiming unemployment
benefits; a dial-in system that allows
employer to list new job openings us­
ing their personal computers; and other
computer-based programs for explor­
ing career options and developing re­
sumes and job applications.
PSU Announces Orientation
Workshops for Winter Term
The Academic Support Center at
Portland State University will offer two
different types of workshops to students
who are newly admitted or considering
admittance to PSU for winter term.
Advising workshops take place
Tuesday through Thursday beginning
Nov. 17; they will run through Dec.31.
These information sessions discuss gen­
eral education requirements, registra­
tion and using the class schedules. Tucs-
day workshops take place from 3 to
4
4:30
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p . m . I in
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Wednesday workshops go from 5:30 to
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7 p.m. in Room 28 Smith Center; and
Thursday workshops run from 11 a.m.
to 12:30 p.m. in Room 230 of Smith
Center.
Orientation workshops intended to
help students acclimate to PSU campus
life also will be offered. They will
explore how to buy books, where to
purchase parking passes, and how to
find out about student organizations.
These workshops arc offered Friday,
Dec. 11, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 140
of the School of Business; Monday, Jan.
4, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. in Room 170
of the School of Business; and Tuesday,
Jan. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Room 170 of
the School of Business.
New students can reserve space for
either of these two types of workshops
through the Academic Support Center
in Room 229 of Shattuck Hall or by
calling 725-4005.
PSU class schedules for winter term
arc
available now in the lobby of
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and
hours a day through PSU’s information
center in the University Campus Safety
and Security located at S.W. Broadway
and College. Advance registration via
touchtone telephone begins Nov. 15 and
continues through Dec. ll.(N on-adm it-
ted students may begin registering Dec.
9.) Registration and class adjustments
continue Dec. 13 to Jan. 3. Winter term
classes begin Monday, Jan. 4.