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Jan 01 Financial Advisor Valic Dallas, TX

VALIC is excited to announce multiple opportunities in the Dallas Metro area including Dallas, Fort Worth, Denton, Plano, Tyler and Sulphur Springs.When was the last time you were... more

Jan 01 Preventative Maintenance Attendant - Baylor University Medical Center Baylor Health Dallas, TX

Parking Maintenance Attendant - Baylor Univerisity Medical Center - Dallas - Weekends The Parking Maintenance Attendant under general supervision, conducts scheduled cleaning and... more

Jan 01 MEDICAL RECORDS CODER SR -- Baylor Heart and Vascular Hospital Baylor Health Dallas, TX

The Medical Records Coder Senior codes and abstracts Inpatient, Day Surgery and Observation medical records. This position may also code and abstract ancillary and procedural... more

Jan 01 POLICE OFFICER Baylor Health Dallas, TX

Position Profile The Police Officer is a sworn member of the Baylor Health Care System Department of Public Safety and is responsible for a variety of customer service, security,... more

Jan 01 Coordinator/Trainer Concierge Services - Baylor Heart and Vascular Baylor Health Dallas, TX

The Coordinator Concierge Services is responsible for the daily activities of the Concierge Desks. Ensures patientand guest needs are identified at the Concierge Desk, provides... more

Jan 01 Dispatcher Baylor Health Dallas, TX

Position Profile The Dispatcher is a non-sworn member of the Baylor Health Care System Department of Public Safety and is responsible for a variety of police/security dispatch... more

Jan 01 BILINGUAL Pre-REGISTRATION Rep - CPAS (Frisco Tenet Healthcare Dallas, TX

Conifer Health Solutions is currently seeking a Level I Representative to perform financial clearance activities in the Center for Patient Access Services (CPAS) located in... more

Jan 01 Financial Advisor Valic Plano, TX

When was the last time you were handed a book of business? When was the last time you had a protected territory with warm leads? When was the last time you were able to throw away... more

Jan 01 Administrative Assistant - Baylor Medical Center Baylor Health Grapevine, TX

The Administrative Assistant under general supervision, but according to established policies and procedures, is responsible for providing secretarial and administrative support... more

Jan 01 Management Consulting - Operational Strategy - Pricing Delivery Manager / Houston Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Management Consulting - Operational Strategy/Pricing Delivery Location: Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Atlanta, San Francisco, New York, Philadelphia Travel: 75%... more

Jan 01 Performance Engineering - Database Performance Architect - Consultant - Location Negotiable Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Systems Integration and Technology - Technology Consulting - Performance Engineering Location: Negotiable Travel: 100% U.S. Travel (Monday - Friday) Systems... more

Jan 01 SAP HR Consultant - Location Negotiable Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Systems Integration & Technology - SAP/HR Location: USA - Location Negotiable Level : Consultant Travel : 100% (Monday through Friday) If you join Accenture you... more

Jan 01 Transportation Planner - Richardson Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Business Process Outsourcing Location: Richardson, TX If you join Accenture you can make great ideas happen for some of the world's most dynamic companies. With... more

Jan 01 Transportation Planner - Atlanta, GA Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Business Process Outsourcing Location: Atlanta, Georgia If you join Accenture you can make great ideas happen for some of the world's most dynamic companies. With... more

Jan 01 Cyber Systems Operations Air Force Dallas, TX

Cyber Systems Operations Cyber Systems Operators install, support and maintain servers or other computer systems and plan for responding to service outages and interruptions to... more

Jan 01 Front Desk Agent- Crowne Plaza Suites Dallas Park Central Intercontinental Hotels Group Dallas, TX

The award winning Crowne Plaza Suites is looking for a service minded professional to join our team of excellence. This atrium style 295 all suite property is located on the... more

Jan 01 Cook/Commis Chef-Crowne Plaza Suites Dallas Park Central Intercontinental Hotels Group Dallas, TX

The Crowne Plaza Suites is a 295 all-suite atrium style hotel located on the service road of 635 and Coit Road. Our award winning hotel is looking for a customer focused indivdual... more

Jan 01 Sous Chef- Crowne Plaza Suites Dallas Park Central Intercontinental Hotels Group Dallas, TX

The Crowne Plaza Suites is an award winning, upscale hotel located in the North Dallas area. It is a 295 all suite atrium style property with an excellent reputation for meeting... more

Jan 01 Night Auditor - Candlewood Suites Dallas- By the Galleria Intercontinental Hotels Group Dallas, TX

Do you see yourself as a Night Auditor? What's your passion? Whether you're into tennis, shopping or karaoke, at IHG we're interested in YOU. At IHG we employ people who apply... more

Jan 01 Cisco Solutions Unit- Network Engineer- Consultant- Location Negotiable Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Systems Integration and Technology Location: Location Negotiable Travel: 100% (Monday - Friday) Systems Integration and Technology (SI&T) offers a full range of... more

Jan 01 Continuous Improvement Manager - Richardson Accenture Dallas, TX

Organization: Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Location: Richardson, Texas People within the Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) organization are responsible for the day-to-day... more

Jan 01 APTCareers - Leasing Director Trinity Property Consultants Dallas, TX

* Have a comprehensive working knowledge of all lease related documents and be able to accurately complete in a timely manner. Oversee the daily maintenance of all files. *... more

Jan 01 Senior Consultant - AHIMA, AAPC Certified Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Senior Consultant - AHIMA, AAPC Certified near Dallas, TX This job is open as of 12/31/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Sr Coding Consultant jobs! Are you an... more

Jan 01 Network Engineer - VOIP - TCP / IP - Aspect CRM - SQL Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Network Engineer - VOIP - TCP / IP - Aspect CRM - SQL near Dallas, TX This job is open as of 12/30/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Network Engineer jobs! Are... more

Jan 01 Grant Manager - Grant Writer - Environmental Sustainability - ISO 14001 - Workforce Development Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Grant Manager - Grant Writer - Environmental Sustainability - ISO 14001 - Workforce Development near Dallas, TX This job is open as of 12/30/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this... more

Jan 01 Business Configuration Analyst Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Business Configuration Analyst near Dallas, TX This job is open as of 12/30/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Business Configuration Analyst jobs! Are you an... more

Jan 01 Network Senior Sales Executive SAVVIS Dallas, TX

Network Senior Sales Executive Tracking Code 194137-936 Job Description The Savvis Senior Sales Executive leads a territory of enterprise-level accounts and prospects that are... more

Jan 01 Network Engineer - NDI SGSN GGSN Fusion Solutions Dallas, TX

Fusion Solutions Inc. has immediate and multiple opportunities available for experienced NDI Engineers with SGSN/GGSN experience in Plano, TX. Job Title: NDI Engineers with... more

Jan 01 Registered Nurse - RN - Health Texas Provider Network - (North Texas Orthopedic Specialists Baylor Health Care System Dallas, TX

Baylor Health Care System is a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system with many care locations in the Dallas-Ft. Worth community. The Registered Nurse is responsible and... more

Jan 01 Service Provider Service and Support Manager Cisco Systems Dallas, TX

Requisition #: A859172 Location: UNITED STATES.TEXAS.DALLAS Job Title: Service Provider Service and Support Manager Region: US & Canada Area of Interest: Cisco Services (Formerly... more

Jan 01 Sales Manager Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Sales Manager near Dallas, TX This job is open as of 12/30/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this job? Search other Freight Broker jobs! Are you an employer? Visit us for more info!... more

Jan 01 BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE Media General Dallas, TX

Blockdot, a leading developer of online games, is currently seeking an experienced sales and account services professional responsible for establishing and maintaining... more

Jan 01 Truck Driver - See the Country & Get Paid! Pam Transport Dallas, TX

Truck Driving Job With CDL Training Provided! P.A.M. Transport is currently hiring new truck drivers & covering the upfront costs of the truck driving school tuition. No... more

Jan 01 Sales Sr. Executive Affiliated Computer Services Dallas, TX

Visit the ACS webpage | Click here to see Profile Sales Sr. Executive Description Affiliated Computer Services, Inc. (ACS) is expertise in action. We are a FORTUNE 500 company... more

Jan 01 Braums Assistant Manager & Shift Supervisor Opportunities Self Opportunity Dallas, TX

Management Interviews No Appointment Necessary Shift Supervisors & Assistant Managers $26K to $35K About the CompanyBraum's Ice Cream & Dairy Stores are unique restaurants; we are... more

Jan 01 DIGITAL STRATEGIST Media General Dallas, TX

The Digital Strategist position within Blockdot is responsible for managing the creative and technical development of opportunities from Blockdot??s new business development... more

Jan 01 Strategic Accounts Manager* Clearwire Dallas, TX

Requisition Number: 09-5685 Job Title: Strategic Accounts Manager* Position Type: Full-time Regular Business Unit Area/Functional Area: Sales Country: US State/Province: Texas... more

Jan 01 Enterprise Account Executive- Midwest Workforce Software Dallas, TX

Enterprise Account Executive- Midwest Job Code: AEMW Location: DALLAS, TX US Travel Involved: 50-60% Job Type: Direct Shift/Hours: First Shift (Day) Job Level: Experienced... more

Jan 01 Systems Engineer Abbott Dallas, TX

Job Title Systems Engineer AutoReqId 70816BR Job Family Engineering Job Category Full-Time Job Classification Experienced Division Abbott Diagnostics Shift. First Overview At... more

Jan 01 PRINCIPAL ENGINEER Abbott Dallas, TX

Job Title PRINCIPAL ENGINEER AutoReqId 71035BR Job Family Engineering Job Category Full-Time Job Classification Experienced Division Abbott Diagnostics Shift. First Overview At... more

Jan 01 Bilingual Required Part Time Retail Sales Consultant, Inwood Store AT&T Mobility Dallas, TX

Bilingual Required Part Time Retail Sales Consultant, Inwood Store Job ID 192015 Functional Area Sales - Retail Location DALLAS , TX Position Description AT&T is at the center of... more

Jan 01 Office Temp - Accountant Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Part Time, Contract, Freelance Online staffing agency... more

Jan 01 Engineers Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; * Telecommuting: OK Description Online staffing agency has several... more

Jan 01 Construction ? General Labor Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 Retail Sales Representative Clearwire Dallas, TX

Requisition Number: 09-5693 Job Title: Retail Sales Representative Position Type: Full-time Regular Business Unit Area/Functional Area: Sales Country: US State/Province: Texas... more

Jan 01 Indirect Account Executive Clearwire Dallas, TX

Requisition Number: 09-5749 Job Title: Indirect Account Executive Position Type: Full-time Regular Business Unit Area/Functional Area: Sales Country: US State/Province: Texas... more

Jan 01 Computer/IT - Support Specialist Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; * Telecommuting: OK Description Online staffing agency has immediate... more

Jan 01 Legal Temp ? Law Clerk Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for law clerks on... more

Jan 01 Legal Temp - Paralegal Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 Dental Technician non smoking CDT building removable partial dentures and high quality acrylics Cybercoders Dallas, TX

Dental Technician non smoking CDT building removable partial dentures and high quality acrylics near Dallas , TX This job is open as of 12/30/2009. Apply Now! Not a fit for this... more

Jan 01 Customer Service Rep/Representative - up to $18.50 per hour V.A.C.S. Dallas, TX

CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE - up to $18.50 per hour Voice Applied Customer Service Nationwide Staffing Solutions is looking for Entry Level to Experienced Level applicants... more

Jan 01 Models ? Fashion and Promotional Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing agency has openings for models, in... more

Jan 01 Lead Benefits Consultant 242603/242711 At&t Dallas, TX

Time to broaden your view of communications careers. Welcome to AT&T. Deeper product base. Broader career options. Together at last. Experience it for yourself. Explore AT&T's... more

Jan 01 Business to Business Outside Sales Clearwire Dallas, TX

Requisition Number: 09-5750 Job Title: Business to Business Outside Sales Position Type: Full-time Regular Business Unit Area/Functional Area: Sales Country: US State/Province:... more

Jan 01 Programmer - Audiovisual - Dallas region Avi-spl Dallas, TX

id="tms_job_TMc PR 110709">Programmer - Audiovisual - Dallas region Job Title :Programmer - Audiovisual - Dallas region Job Code :TMc PR 110709 Division :AVI-SPL Location :Dallas... more

Jan 01 Retail Consultant-Full Time Sprint Dallas, TX

Req # 92927BR Job Title Retail Consultant-Full Time Job Description At Sprint, "NOW" is not a mantra, it's not a demand and it's not a time in space. "NOW" is a fact. It's a... more

Jan 01 Warehouse Temporary ? General Labor Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for a variety of... more

Jan 01 Office Temp ? HR/Payroll Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 FASHION RETAIL POSITIONS - Managers, All Levels Fashion Retail Jobs Dallas, TX

CALLING ALL FASHIONISTAS Our clients represent some of the biggest brand names in the fashion industry. If you are a fashion-forward retail professional with a luxury goods... more

Jan 01 Writer ? Business Plans and Proposals Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Freelance; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for contract and freelance... more

Jan 01 Drivers needed for Car Dealers Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Description Online staffing company has openings for drivers for automotive dealers. more

Jan 01 Drivers ? Transport Truck Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 Internal Medicine Physician Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE INTERNAL MEDICINE PHYSICIAN The physicians who are a part of the internal medicine group provide diagnoses and treatments for... more

Jan 01 Neurologist Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE NEUROLOGIST Your knowledge of the central and peripheral nervous system can help our Soldiers and their Families in ways you've... more

Jan 01 Preventive Medicine Physician Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE PREVENTIVE MEDICINE PHYSICIAN Leverage your expertise to improve the health of our Soldiers and their Families. As a preventive... more

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The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE OBSTETRICIAN/GYNECOLOGIST (OB/GYN) As an obstetrician and gynecologist, you are committed to ensuring women's health. When you... more

Jan 01 Outside Field Sales Representative Clearwire Dallas, TX

Requisition Number: 09-5751 Job Title: Outside Field Sales Representative Position Type: Full-time Regular Business Unit Area/Functional Area: Sales Country: US State/Province:... more

Jan 01 Psychiatrist Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE PSYCHIATRIST When you become a psychiatrist and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, your diagnoses and treatments will... more

Jan 01 Health Care Sales Manager Time Warner Cable Dallas, TX

Posting Job Title Health Care Sales Manager Requisition # 116865BR Location United States - Texas - Dallas Area of Interest Ad Sales Position Type Full Time Posting Job... more

Jan 01 Regional Project Manager Time Warner Cable Dallas, TX

Posting Job Title Regional Project Manager Requisition # 116978BR Location United States - Texas - Dallas Area of Interest Project/Program Management Position Type Full Time... more

Jan 01 Account Manager - Security Sales BT Dallas, TX

Account Manager - Security Sales Location: Texas - Dallas Job Code: 1566 # Of Openings: 1 Description BT is one of Europe's leading providers of communications services, with over... more

Jan 01 Reserve Family Practice Physician Third Party Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 General Surgeon Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE GENERAL SURGEON As a general surgeon and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll feel the pride that comes with... more

Jan 01 Otolaryngologist Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE OTOLARYNGOLOGIST You can enhance your career while caring for Soldiers and their Families. As an otolaryngologist and an... more

Jan 01 Peripheral Vascular Surgeon Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE PERIPHERAL VASCULAR SURGEON As a peripheral vascular surgeon and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll have the... more

Jan 01 Office Temp - Accounts Receivable Clerk Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing agency has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 Office Temp - Administrative Assistant Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; * Telecommuting: OK Description Online staffing agency, has... more

Jan 01 Construction - Heavy Equipment Operators Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; Description Online staffing company has immediate openings for... more

Jan 01 Writer - Blog and Web Content Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; * Telecommuting: OK Description Online staffing company has... more

Jan 01 Computer/IT ? Website Design Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Freelance; * Telecommuting: OK Description Online staffing company has... more

Jan 01 Warehouse Temp ? Forklift Operator Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Dental Temp - Receptionist Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing agency has openings for dental receptionists for... more

Jan 01 Medical Temp - Receptionist Dallas, TX

Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing agency has openings for medical receptionists for... more

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Details * Address: Dallas, TX 75201 (map) * Date Posted: 01/01/10 * Job Type: Part-time; Contract; Description Online staffing agency has immediate openings for dental hygienists... more

Jan 01 Writer ? Newsletters Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Assistant Store Manager Sprint Dallas, TX

Req # 93112BR Job Title Assistant Store Manager Job Description At Sprint, "NOW" is not a mantra, it's not a demand and it's not a time in space. NOW is a fact. It's a lifestyle. more

Jan 01 Emergency Medicine Physician Third Party Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Active Family Practice Physician Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. You could make a difference as you work in an environment dedicated to helping our Soldiers and their Families. As a family physician... more

Jan 01 Active Orthopedic Surgeon Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. Use your surgical skills to help our nation's Soldiers. As an orthopedic surgeon and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll... more

Jan 01 Reserve Orthopedic Surgeon Third Party Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Urologist Third Party Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Dermatologist Third Party Dallas, TX

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Jan 01 Ophthalmologist Third Party Dallas, TX

The strength to heal our nations' defenders. ACTIVE OPHTHALMOLOGIST Help preserve our Soldiers' vision. As an ophthalmologist and Officer on the U.S. Army Health Care Team, you'll... more

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Jan 01 Administrative Assistant Manpower Mansfield, TX

This potential temporary-to-hire assignment is at a company opening a new location in south Mansfield. The role will be to provide general administrative support functions... more