Insurance Claims Specialist / Management Analyst 2

Working Title: Insurance Claims Specialist

Job Class: Management Analyst 2

Agency: Direct Care and Treatment

• Job ID : 94196

• Location : Vadnais Heights

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/12/2026

• Closing Date : 05/26/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Direct Care and Treatment / DCT MAPE State Operated Svcs

• Division/Unit : DCT Support Services / DCT Finance Pt Accounting

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift / Typically 7:30am-4:00pm, however work hours will be determined upon offer

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $25.67 - $37.26 / hourly; $53,598 - $77,798 / 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

Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States at the start of employment. DCT 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 requires an employee to be onsite at 3200 Labore Rd, Ste 104, Vadnais Heights, Minnesota at least 50% of the time, with some opportunity to perform work from a telework location.

• Telework (https://mn.gov/mmb-stat/policies/1422-telework.pdf) is available on a limited basis.

• Only candidates residing in Minnesota or a state bordering Minnesota (Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota, or Wisconsin) within 50 miles of the work address listed above are eligible for telework.

• Candidates residing in Minnesota and more than 50 miles from the primary/principal work address above may be eligible to telework more than 50%.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies

Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our DCT Finance team for an exciting opportunity as an Insurance Claims Specialist. As the Insurance Claims Specialist, you will secure reimbursement for treatment provided to individuals at State facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Confirm insurance eligibility and benefit verification and ensure timely claim submission of inpatient and outpatient mental health, chemical dependency, residential, vocational and foster care, primary care and dental services.

• Review, research and correct demographic discrepancies and/or insurance coverage in the Practice Management System (PM) to ensure timely claim processing and payment.

• Review aged and unpaid claims. Analyze research and navigate payer specific coverage and reimbursement policies and/or submit coding reviews to resolve billing discrepancies in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicates each job's beginning and ending month and year.

One (1) year of experience performing insurance claims management in a healthcare setting. Experience must include the following:

• Experience with accounting principles, practices, and procedures

• Experience in revenue cycle, medical billing, processing claim submissions, and analyzing insurance coverage

• Experience analyzing data, reports and interpreting records to identify and resolve discrepancies

• Experience using Microsoft Office Excel sufficient to create and maintain databases and spreadsheets, and to create and use formulas and queries to produce desired results

• Analytical and organizational skills to conduct research, interpret and understand relevant MN statutes, policies, contracts, guidelines, rules and regulations.

  OR

Three (3) years of administrative support experience in the areas of insurance claims management in a healthcare setting. Experience must include the following:

• Experience with accounting principles, practices, and procedures

• Experience supporting revenue cycle, medical billing, reviewing claim submissions, and understanding insurance coverage and inquiries

• Experience using Microsoft Office Excel sufficient to maintain databases and spreadsheets

Note: A bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or related degree may substitute for 1 year of administrative support experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Inpatient Psych, Inpatient Residential and Outpatient Mental Health.

• Experience with Medicare and Medicaid billing.

• Two (2) - five (5) years of experience in revenue cycle, medical billing, processing claim submissions, and analyzing insurance coverage.

• Our employees are dedicated to ensuring cultural responsiveness. Preferred candidates will have a variety of experiences working effectively with others from different backgrounds and 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 - Direct Care & Treatment will conduct reference checks to verify job-related credentials and criminal background check prior to appointment.

EDUCATION VERIFICATION - Applicants will be required to provide a copy of their high school diploma at time of interview OR copies of their college transcript or college degree/diploma at time of interview. Copies of the college degree/diploma are acceptable ONLY if it clearly identifies the field in which it was earned.

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.