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In this Issue.
Upcoming Events
7th Annual IRG Sponsored Free Event Picnic Ellison Park, Oak Grove
Shelter; Tuesday August, 19 11:30am – 2pm.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub
Wednesday August 20, 4:30pm – 7:30pm.
Public Relations Society of America Summer Member Social Tuesday August
26, 5:30pm – 7pm.
Jumpstart: Concise, Meaningful Introductions @ the Bagel Bin Wednesday
August 27 11am – 1pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan Friday August 29, 10am –
12pm (Monthly at 10am on the last Friday).
DR - A Bright Idea contestants may begin meeting with local companies
Tuesday September 2, 5:30pm – 7:30pm.
Get Connected! Networking with Digital Rochester - Tuesday September 9,
5:30pm - 8pm.
Jumpstart: "Identifying Your Network" & "Selecting the Correct Target
Companies" @ Rochester Works Wednesday September 10, 11am – 1pm.
DR - Rising Stars - featuring Spectracom and Callfinity's CEOs
Friday September 12 7:30am – 9:30am.
Mega-Networking Event @ Johnny's Irish Pub
Wednesday September 17, 4:30pm – 7:30pm (Monthly at 4:30pm on the third
Wednesday).
TAG Wine Tasting Event @ Sanibel Cottage Thursday September 18, 5pm –
6:30pm.
Digital Rochester Career Fair Tuesday September 23, 3pm – 7pm.
Flexible Workforce Network (non-TAG) @ Lifespan Friday September 26,
10am – 2pm (Monthly at 10am on the last Friday).
Digital Rochester Networking at GCCIS Tuesday October 7, 5:30pm –
7:30pm.
Send calendar additions to
calendar@augustgroup.org
Are you willing to assist enhance the content of this section of the
newsletter?
We're looking for members to populate the calendar with events of
interest. If so, send an email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org. It gets better with your
input and
contributions.
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Words to Ponder
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"We all live
our lives in comfort zones, avoiding risky situations, avoiding the
potential to fail. But in order to get ahead of your competition, you've
got to go out of your comfort zone."
~ Mary Lou Retton
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"You may wobble
a bit on the beam or get to close to the low bar on the uneven bars but
still have a great landing. As you tumble through the air, spot that
target and focus on grabbing hold of it with all you’ve got. When you
land upright, both feet on solid ground, you can raise your hands in
victory. All the effort of the journey, even the missteps led to that
moment. Stick it and smile!."
~ Karen D. Swim
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"Not everyone
in the Olympics walks away with the gold, not even the silver or the
bronze….but heck they are IN the Olympics…They got there while the rest
of the world was sitting by thinking about it, not willing to put in the
effort."
~ Wendi Kellys
Got a thought to share? Send
it to
newsletter@augustrgroup.org and put
"Words to Ponder" in the Subject Line.
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Small Companies That You Might not Know About
While
so many members pursue the major employers in our community, there are
numerous small and growing companies that go ignored trying to find
talent. Know of a small company then share it here providing
nothing more than a link to its homepage. How easy does it get?
Send your contributions to
newsletter@augustgroup.org with Small Company in the Subject line.
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Member Announcements
Have an announcement to share?
Here you can share so many things. You're a new member and
want share your elevator speech. You never know who might spot it, perhaps
a recruiter or business owner looking for someone just like you.
Perhaps you've landed a new position and wish to share the
story and gratitude.
Maybe you are coordinating an event for community or
charity and seek support.
This is where we'll post it. This section reflects our
members. Make contributions.
It's all about members for
members and more here. Send your email to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Feature
Articles
Have an article to contribute? We welcome your
contributions. Make a difference. Share a story. Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
Got a story idea? Submit it to
newsletter@augustgroup.org.
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Job Postings
Hidden jobs are welcomed for sharing at
jobs@augustgroup.org.
If the job your neighbor, friend or family shared with you is not right for
you, it might be perfect for an August Group colleague. This is a great
place for practicing "give to get." With 1600 members, what can happen here
when members own the content?
We welcome volunteers to coordinate the job postings on a weekly basis.
Employers and members submit jobs that must be readied for inclusion in the
newsletter. A lack of help means fewer jobs get posted in a timely manner.
Why not be the first one to see new postings??!!
NEW Postings this week
Previously posted jobs
See the August Group Newsletter Archives
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Book Reviews and Good Reads
Contributor Scott Lippa:
I would like to share this article about
The Ladders
with The August Group for those who may not have seen it on PeerNet.
Scott M. Lippa
Accomplished General Management Executive
Resume & Network Contacts:
http://smlippa.googlepages.com/home
LinkedIn Profile:
http://www.linkedin.com/in/ScottLippa
585-354-1040 (Cell)
707-248-7891 (Fax)
Have a
story, book review or workshop experience to share or something similar to
contribute?
Send your contributions to
newsletter@augustgroup.org with Good Read in the Subject line.
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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.
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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.
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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
Operations Manager, Behavioral Health Network - 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.
Operations Manager, Behavioral Health Network
Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the
efficient operation of the teams that support the Behavioral Health
Network.
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Develops,
maintains, and oversees processes and procedures to ensure efficient
operations including: scheduling, patient registration, billing, and
admission status.
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Supervises and
mentors the billing, scheduling, and patient registration teams for
Rochester Mental Health Center, Genesee Mental Health Center, Genesee
Alcohol Treatment Center, and School Based Health Centers.
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Prepares and
analyzes accounts receivable reports, the contractual allowances and bad
debt for RMHC and RGH behavioral health services.
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Develops and
implements processes and procedures that ensure that all services
rendered are properly recorded and billed.
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Registers all new
providers with insurance companies, prior to services being rendered.
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Maintains expert
knowledge of all regulations and standards ensuring compliance with the
directives of governmental & regulatory agencies or third party payers.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in
Accounting, Finance or a related discipline is required. The qualified
candidate will have five years experience in billing and financial
operations, two of which must be in a supervisory capacity is also required.
Demonstrated knowledge in billing, CPT/ICD9 coding, health insurance funding
source regulations, and Medicare regulations is 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
and look for the position titled “Manager Business Systems”
or e-mail
Angelique.vallot@viahealth.org.
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