Triage Specialist - St Paul, United States - State of Minnesota

    State of Minnesota
    State of Minnesota St Paul, United States

    1 month ago

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    Description

    Working Title:
    Triage Specialist

    Job Class:
    Health Program Representative Senior

    Agency:
    Health Department


    • Who May Apply :
    Open for bids and to all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 05/08/2024.



    • Date Posted : 05/02/2024

    • Closing Date : 05/15/2024

    • Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
    Health Department (MDH) / Health-MAPE


    • Division/Unit :
    Health Regulation / State Triage


    • Work Shift/Work Hours :
    Day Shift / 8:00am - 4:30pm


    • Days of Work :
    Monday - Friday



    • Travel Required :
    No



    • Salary Range: $ $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually

    • Classified Status :
    Classified



    • Bargaining Unit/Union : 21- MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

    • FLSA Status :
    Nonexempt



    • Telework Eligible :
    Yes


    • Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes (ov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/)

    Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
    The work you'll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

    Join the mission-driven team in the Health Regulation Division (HRD) of MDH dedicated to serving the most vulnerable Minnesotans by monitoring compliance with the laws and rules designed to protect them.

    The State Triage unit organizes and prioritizes complaints and incidents reports regarding maltreatment, compliance, and violations in state and federal licensed health care facilities, health occupations programs and other licensees regulated by the Health Regulation Division.

    The Triage Specialist evaluates the information received to make a recommendation for additional investigation.

    This position is eligible for telework for applicants who reside in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, South Dakota, or North Dakota.

    Position location will be determined by the top candidate and be based out of one of the following MDH district office locations:
    St. Paul, Rochester, Mankato, Marshall, St. Cloud, Duluth, Fergus Falls, or Bemidji.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Two (2) years of experience working with health care regulations or statutes for licensed or regulated healthcare providers.

    Applicants who meet the above qualifications will be further assessed during an interview on the following:

    • Experience navigating multiple databases.
    • Knowledge of healthcare delivery systems including administrative processes.
    • Verbal and written communications skills to effectively explain triage decision-making processes to members of the public, who may be distraught or demanding.
    • Ability to use plain language and document concise, accurate and complete information for use by agency partners, internal staff and the public.
    • Human relations skills sufficient to develop and maintain effective working relationships with external partners and within MDH.

    Substitute a bachelor's degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Social Work or a related health field for one (1) year of experience.


    Preferred Qualifications

    • Knowledge and experience working with Assisted Living and/or Home Care statutes and regulations.
    • Knowledge of the relationship between the various levels of state licensure and federal certification programs.
    • Knowledge of administrative, civil and criminal law affecting licensing and investigative functions.
    • Experience working in health care or social services.

    Additional Requirements
    This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

    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 or email .

    Please indicate what assistance is needed.