Working Title: Provider Eligibility and Compliance Specialist
Job Class: Human Services Program Specialist 1
Agency: Human Services Dept
Job ID : 94311
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/18/2026
Closing Date : 05/26/2026
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Human Services Dept / MAPE DHS Central Office
Division/Unit : DHS-Central Office / HCA MPPS PEC HC Non Physician
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $23.98 - $34.69 / hourly; $50,070 - $72,432 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE
FLSA Status : Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
This position is eligible for telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) for applicants who reside in Minnesota or in a bordering state, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance. If you live in a state bordering Minnesota, you must live within 50 miles or less from the primary work location to be eligible for telework.
The Department of Human Services is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DHS does not participate in E-Verify.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
This position exists to screen, enroll and maintain provider records to ensure State and Federal requirements are met to reduce Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse.
Minnesota Health Care Programs (MHCP) enrolls more than 70 @types of individual and organizational providers to serve our recipients and receive payment for those services. More than 250,000 individual and organizational providers are enrolled and required to sign a provider agreement and abide by and accept state and federal policies and payments. Each provider @type is unique and must meet specific criteria to enroll. Provider Eligibility & Compliance (PEC) is responsible for:
Creating and maintaining provider enrollment criteria and procedures;
Determining the eligibility of these providers;
Processing initial enrollment applications;
Working with these providers to maintain MHCP eligibility through ongoing screening, certification, and licensure and evolving program requirements
PEC is charged with managing and maintaining the data in the MMIS/MPSE provider subsystem. We partner with the DHS OIG, the Attorney General's (AG) office, and other state and federal agencies to maintain the integrity of our provider data and to prevent fraud, waste and abuse in our health care programs. PEC oversees the central repository of the supporting documentation that is required as proof in order to enroll MHCP providers.
The PEC Specialist responsibilities include:
Analysis, interpretation and application of internal, state, federal and national requirements for determining the eligibility and enrollment of counties, health care providers, provider groups and other health care entities providing services to enrollees in the Medicaid program
Monitoring, review and verification of provider information to determine impact on eligibility, @type, and level of reimbursement
Research and respond to inquiries regarding provider enrollment and compliance with policy, procedures and decisions. Research, draft and analyze findings of ad hoc studies and reports related to PEC policies and activities
Investigate, review and prepare recommendations for modifications, changes, and edits to systems, operations, policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month, day and year for each job held.
2 years advanced administrative support, paraprofessional, or technical experience
OR
Associate degree in related field and 1 year advanced administrative support, paraprofessional, or technical experience
OR
Bachelor's degree in related field
Experience must include the following:
Experience with policies, procedures, and operations associated with Medicaid provider enrollment process and eligibility criteria
Experience reviewing applications and determining eligibility
Experience with MPSE, MMIS or other claims processing subsystems
Preferred Qualifications
Understand and translate technical information into appropriate lay language
Accurately and appropriately respond to sensitive and legally/politically volatile provider eligibility and compliance issues
Handle complaints and apply good customer service techniques
Effectively use standard office software, such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
Variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and/or cultures
Additional Requirements
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held.
REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.
Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
