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Feature Articles

The August Group registers with LinkedIn

LinkedIn Groups add Authentication

LinkedIn has enhanced the value of Groups recently adding an authentication procedure. Previously it was assumed that LinkedIn members would honorably list in their profiles those groups to which they were truly belonged. It’s been observed that this is not the case. LinkedIn refined the Groups function. Now groups can register with LinkedIn and one’s membership in a group must be authenticated. When authenticated your profile will display the group’s logo in your profile.

The Value of LinkedIn Groups

What’s the value of Groups? To connect with other LinkedIn members you must know them well enough to invite them. It is assumed that people you know well, that you’ll know their email address. It’s also assumed that if you are a member of a group that you may share common interests yet not know all members well enough to have their email addresses. The August Group would be a great example. Members from 2002 are not likely to bump into members of 2005 or today, yet all share a common interest in networking.

The Value of Joining The August Group’s LinkedIn Group

When a new member joins The August Group they come seeking connections in general sessions at The Bagel Bin or St. Cecilia’s. The challenge is that they are limited to making connections with only those people they meet in that session. There are now 1000’s who have attended The August Group and who qualify as members. If you take each member and their LinkedIn connections each member would have access to millions of connections and contacts online. The most difficult challenge is finding contacts. LinkedIn enables the finding. The August Group facilitates making the connections real with warm introductions and face to face meetings. All August Group members benefit adding their affiliation to The August Group to their LinkedIn profile. If you’re looking to connect to millions, and that is not an exaggerated claim, then become a LinkedIn member and join The August Group within LinkedIn.

Joining LinkedIn and LinkedIn’s August Group Group (Did I say that correctly?)

Joining LinkedIn is easy. Go to LinkedIn and you can become a member in 2-3 minutes. To learn more about this tool either play with it or visit the Upcoming Events section to learn about upcoming training.

To join the LinkedIn Group for The August Group there are two requirements.

1. You must demonstrate your networking inclination and abilities. The August Group is all about networking and making connections. The mantra is “Give to get.” Members who practice this will have the 50 connections required to become a member of this group. When you have achieved 50 connections you will have demonstrated that you too are a connector.
   
   NOTE – you can be a member of The August Group, with less than 50 LinkedIn connections. You WILL NOT be a member of The August Group’s LinkedIn Group until you reach 50 connections.

2. We will verify your participation in The August Group either past or present.

No one will be initially rejected for failing either of these requirements. After your request is made you will have 30 days to meet both authentication and 50 connections requirements. If these requirements are not met in that time frame your request will be rejected and you will be instructed as to how you might achieve membership in the future. If connecting to millions or simply hundreds matters to you and will assist you, then join LinkedIn, learn the tool and connect with The August Group within LinkedIn.

For the skeptical go to the Media Coverage page where articles from Fortune, Wall Street Journal, New York Times, Time and other leading publications regularly feature this game changing online application that is networking for professionals. You'll find the Fortune Magazine article "Why you'll finally use LinkedIn" most interesting.

Join TAG Group in LinkedIn by clicking on this link.
 

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Job Postings

New job postings this week

Director of Reimbursement - Rochester, NY

ViaHealth is a family of health care providers that delivers compassionate care to improve the quality of life of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is to be the premier community integrated health care system for the Greater Rochester region. As a team of physicians and health care providers we will continue to be recognized and accountable for the quality of our health care services, our caring staff, the strength of our educational programs and the efficient and economical way we deliver health care services.

Responsibilities:

• Manages all phases of acute and post acute third party reimbursement.

• Ensures that all ViaHealth affiliates are accurately reimbursed & reporting revenues for patient care services in accordance with Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, Preferred Care and other third party payers’ rules, regulations and contracts.

• Manages all of the financial reporting of affiliate revenues in accordance with third party payer rules, regulations, and contracts.

• Properly reporting third party receivables and/or liabilities in accordance with GAAP.

• Serves as a member of the contracting team to review any proposed third party contracts to ensure financial feasibility and impact on internal systems/staffing.

• Manages the submission of all third party payer cost reports & other required filings.

• Coordinates of all third party payer audits.

• Manages the review of all third party rates to ensure that calculations are accurate and are in accordance with contracts and other rules and regulations.

• Reviews of all third party settlements to determine accuracy and potential adjustments to third party receivables and or liabilities.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s in Accounting or Business Administration and a minimum of seven years of reimbursement and financial reporting experience to include a minimum of five years of leadership experience.

In addition to a competitive benefits and compensation program, ViaHealth recognizes people as valued resources and invests in their growth and education. We also value the resources that our community has invested in us and are committed to responsibly managing them to meet the needs of the people we serve.

To apply for this position please visit our website at  ViaHealth or e-mail Angelique.vallot@viahealth.org.

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Lean Sigma Specialist - Rochester, NY

ViaHealth is a family of health care providers that delivers compassionate care to improve the quality of life of the people and communities we serve. Our vision is to be the premier community integrated health care system for the Greater Rochester region. As a team of physicians and health care providers we will continue to be recognized and accountable for the quality of our health care services, our caring staff, the strength of our educational programs and the efficient and economical way we deliver health care services.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating and facilitating the implementation & follow up of Lean – Sigma improvement activities that targets attainment of strategic goals.

• Identifying and executing performance improvement activities.

• Coaching leaders on Lean-Sigma leadership, and to deliver necessary training and capability building to key continuous improvement resources.

• Implementing robust work standards in critical areas to enable mistake-proof and fail-safe operations.

• Assisting with the deployment of Lean-Sigma education and development planning throughout the organization.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field is required, a MBA is preferred. The qualified candidate will have three years experience with continuous improvement to include one year of experience with the application of Lean-Sigma methodologies. The demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with finite resources is also required. Strong presentation & interpersonal skills are a must.

In addition to a competitive benefits and compensation program, ViaHealth recognizes people as valued resources and invests in their growth and education. We also value the resources that our community has invested in us and are committed to responsibly managing them to meet the needs of the people we serve.

To apply for this position please visit our website at  ViaHealth or e-mail Angelique.vallot@viahealth.org.

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Account Executive - Rochester, NY

Crawford Broadcasting Company is looking to fill a Full-Time Account Executive position for Radio Station Legends 102.7, WLGZ. This individual will be responsible for selling, servicing, collecting, and renewing clients for WLGZ. Salary plus commission. Previous radio sales experience is a plus. Interested individuals should submit their resume to:

Crawford Broadcasting Co.
2494 Browncroft Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14625
Fax: (585) 264-1165

Crawford Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Office Manager - Rochester, NY

Crawford Broadcasting Co. is looking to fill the position of Full-Time Office Manager for Radio Stations WRCI/WLGZ. This individual will perform many of the administrative and accounting functions for the stations. Computer proficiency, especially with spreadsheet programs, is required. Candidates should be problem solvers and have a strong analytical background. Previous accounting experience is a plus. Interested individuals should submit their resume to:

Crawford Broadcasting Co.
2494 Browncroft Blvd.
Rochester, NY 14625
Fax: (585) 264-1165

Crawford Broadcasting is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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