Working Title: Advanced Credentialer
Job Class: Health Program Representative Senior
Agency: Health Department
Job ID : 97658
Location : Varies
Telework Eligible : Yes/Hybrid 50%
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : This vacancy is open for consideration and all qualified job seekers simultaneously.
Date Posted : 11/07/2026
Closing Date : 11/13/2026
Hiring Agency : Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
Division/Unit : Health Regulation Division / HRD State Credentialing
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : Yes, up to 25%
Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,227 - $94,503 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees (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
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.
The Credentialing unit within the Health Regulation Division is responsible for the administration of licensing, certification and registration related to assisted living facilities, home care providers, home health agencies, and other providers. This includes initial applications, renewals, and change of ownership applications.
The Advanced Credentialer is responsible for providing specialized oversight, direction, expert consultation, and training to facility providers to ensure licensing and certification is conducted in compliance with State and Federal standards, rules and regulations so that the health, safety, and rights of vulnerable Minnesotans served in facilities are protected.
Responsibilities for this position include:
Assessment of complex application documents to determine if regulatory requirements are met to issue, renew or process updates to licenses, certifications and registrations.
Provide consultation to providers on complex regulatory requirements necessary to issue and renew licensure or certification.
Provide technical assistance to internal division staff to ensure adherence to state and federal licensing activities.
Maintain multiple credentialing databases with accurate licensure updates and actions.
Prepare correspondence to licensing applicants as needed to support credentialing activities.
In accordance with HR/LR Policy #1422 Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) , this position is eligible for up to 50% telework for applicants who live in Minnesota or in a bordering state within 50 miles of the assigned work location. The telework policy may exempt employees who live more than 50 miles from their primary work location from the 50% in-office requirement, depending on job requirements, helping the State of Minnesota access top talent across the state.
This position is hybrid (telework based out of the new hires home office and their nearest MDH district office). The location of this position will be determined by the top candidates. MDH district office locations include St. Paul, St. Cloud, Duluth, Rochester, Bemidji, Fergus Falls, and Mankato.
This vacancy announcement will be used to fill multiple Health Program Representative Senior positions.
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 and year for each job held.
Two (2) years* of experience working with licensing, certification or compliance using federal, state or local government regulations including:
Experience with training or providing technical assistance on regulatory requirements to stakeholders.
Experience using electronic database systems for tasks such as researching, retrieving and entering data related to licensing, regulatory, or other records.
Minimum Qualifications to be assessed at Interview:
Ability to research, interpret, and apply federal and state statutes, rules, regulations, and policies as it relates to licensure applications (initial, renewal, change of ownership, etc.).
Ability to clearly communicate complex regulatory and licensing requirements to a variety of internal and external audiences.
Ability to problem-solve and make decisions independently.
Human relations skills sufficient to achieve effective working relationships with internal and external guests.
*Degrees in Nursing, Public Health, Health Care Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Law or a closely related area may substitute for experience as follows: a related Doctorate degree, may substitute for two years (24 months); a master's degree, including a Juris Doctor (J.D). for (18) months; a bachelor's degree for (12) months; and an associate's degree for six (6) months.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with federal and state laws pertaining to health care providers and state and local public health programs.
Experience interpreting, translating and applying federal regulations and state rules and statutes into plain language.
Experience in a regulatory environment, specifically licensing experience.
Experience reviewing and analyzing legal documents, including ownership, organizational, or legal structures to determine compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.
Experience reviewing business or legal documentation, such as organizational charts, Secretary of State records, leases, management agreements, ownership disclosures, or similar records.
Additional Requirements
MDH does not participate in the federal E-Verify program and is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas, including F-1 STEM OPT extensions, and cannot complete Form I-9 or any other documentation requiring employer participation in E-Verify. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
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.
