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Spokane, Wa, Us

Spokane, Washington, United States

Establish and strengthen community relationships who align with agency’s racialequity and social justice efforts to foster more collaboration andpartnership; enhance community’s understanding of agencyRSJ efforts through speaking engagements,presentations, group facilitation, toolkit materials; co-lead Racial & Social Justice Learning Community to deepen knowledge of community issues, share ideas, stories, and perspectives; planand coordinate webinars/events such as annual Equity For All; createeducation and awareness to support MLK March & Fair, Black HistoryMonth, Women's’ History Month, Juneteenth, Pride, MMIP; manage projectssuch as annual Racial Justice Challenge, other special projects.Enhance agency’s RSJ knowledge, engagement, and learning on topics such as race, age, socioeconomic status, gender identity, education, ability, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, language, nationality and religion; further mission alignment and understanding by identifying organizational policies and procedures for review and development regarding issues of diversity, equity and inclusivity; promote diversity, equity, and inclusivity in employment, business practices, and services provided to community; support Legislative Advocacy Committee with research and monitoring of local, state and national policy, laws, and legislation related to agency’s mission; advocacy planning in support of overall goals of organization; integrate RSJ components into agency’s social media, website, print materials, events, and other related tools and resources; work with HR team in support of DEI best practices and related agency policy and procedures in employment, business practices, and services provided to the community; update and maintain constituent databases; support and assist staff with additional projects in order to further the agency’s mission and work; website maintenance; other duties as assigned and necessary to further DEI within organization and community.

Create internal and external (for clients) corporate policies and employee handbooks; implement strategies and methods for tracking company key performance indicators (KPIs), such as energy usage and volunteer/pro bono work; create internal energy management system (EMS); create community outreach and external communications plan; create monthly newsletter; manage social media accounts; research and data analysis of global sustainability and environmental impacts; project management and assist with client work as needed; event planning

Spokane, Washington, United States

Manage and organize Council Member’s calendar, emails and calls, newsletter, social media; manage and track constituent casework; ensure Council Member meets commissions and board obligations; complete background work for policy proposals and legislative affairs including, but not limited to: researching policies of other cities; analyzing relevant data as it pertains to Council Member’s proposals or agenda; produce memoranda, briefing papers, and other supporting documents necessary for advancing proposals through Council’s legislative process; prepare presentations and informational materials on proposals and speaking engagements; draft specific ordinances or resolutions in coordination with the City Council policy advisor; serve as supporting staff person when Council Member chairs a Council Standing Committee which includes organizing committee’s monthly agenda, and coordinating with staff and community members to provide briefings and presentations the committee will receive; serve as liaison to 9 neighborhood councils and various community groups; respond to public records requests; develop and maintain filing systems or procedures for various records and contacts, and interface with legislative organizing software.

Spokane, Washington, United States

Spokane, Washington Area

Migrate farm and agriculture policy data from FRAS to Stingray (cloud-based service); prepare policies for renewal for underwriters and account technicians; apply correct forms to policies, gather documentation needed for review.

Spokane, Washington Area

Assisted customers with ad placement; created weekly content as needed and contributed to coming events in publications; generated multi-media social media content on multiple platforms; proof classified and display ads as needed; proof content and other articles as needed; performed opening office duties daily.

Spokane, Washington Area

Provided support to Utilization Review nurses and delegate in-take as needed; acted as triage between patients and UR nurses; work with provider offices and/or hospitals and patients to have treatment reviewed in a timely manner; perform research as needed to ensure pre-certification requirements are met per insured groups; corresponded with provider offices and hospitals to obtain medical records, etc. as needed in order for nurses to properly authorize medical procedures.

Spokane, Washington Area

Handle inbound calls from subscribers and clients regarding but not limited to: subscription and delivery issues, payment, general information, content/editorial concerns; communicate delivery issues between district manager, carriers, and subscribers; maintain database as needed; send out equipment and re-delivered papers to subscribers.

West Sacramento, Ca

Contacted providers to discuss status of rebilling and reimbursement process to ensure account resolution; maintained accurate and updated provider data in systems and handle documentation received from providers containing various requests including, but not limited to demographic changes and contract inquiries; coordinated meetings with other departments and served as main liaison.

West Sacramento, Ca

Managed incoming calls on 1-800-line including, but not limited to provider inquiries regarding claims and billing, contracts, and member benefits; adjusted claims for payment after research and analysis confirmed that have they been paid incorrectly per worker's comp state guidelines, provider's contracted rates, or other; worked on a specially-selected team to handle projects involving large provider groups that were processed incorrectly; typically resulted in a very involved, system clean-up of claims, resulting in thousands of dollars.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, City/Urban, Community And Regional Planning, 4.0

Associate Of Arts (Aa), English, 3.9

Associate Of Arts (Aa), English, 4.0

High School Diploma, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Dance team, yearbook editor, student government