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Working Title: Investigator, Practitioner Review

Job Class: Investigator

Agency: Dentistry Board

• Job ID : 76507

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes/hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 05/08/2024

• Closing Date : 05/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Dentistry Board

• Division/Unit : Board of Dentistry

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $24.92 - $33.90 / hourly; $52,032 - $70,783 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit: 214-MN Assoc of Professional Emp/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 Board of Dentistry is the independent State agency charged with protecting public health and safety regarding dental services provided in the State. The Board's mission is to promote and protect public health and safety; and ensure that every licensed dental professional practicing in the state meets the requirements for safe, competent and ethical practice.

The Board accomplishes its mission through services that include: establishing the educational and examination and other qualification standards for initial licensure as dentists, dental hygienists, dental therapists, and dental assistants; determining requirements for license renewal, such as professional development (continuing education); accepting, investigating, and resolving complaints regarding licensed dental professionals; tracking compliance of those licensees who are under corrective or disciplinary action of the Board; registering professional firms; disseminating public information; and engaging in policy initiatives to ensure that related statutes and rules that protect the public through regulating dental professions remain relevant.

This position exists to assist the Assistant Director-Practitioner Review with complex case management system used by the Board of Dentistry; to manage the complaint process; conduct inspections directed by the Board's Practitioner Review Committee and Executive Director; assist in providing staff support to the Practitioner Review Committee, Assistant Director-Practitioner Review, Executive Director, and the Board. The incumbent will inform the public and regulated professionals about the provisions of the Minnesota Dental Practice Act and the Board's complaint resolution process.

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.

• One year of professional experience in one or more of the following areas: analytical writing, case management, legal writing, regulatory compliance or investigation.

• Experience reviewing and understanding state or federal laws, rules and regulations.

• Experience analyzing a large volume of data and determining its relevance and importance.

• Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, OneNote, and Excel).

• Communication skills: proficient in writing, speaking, and/or reading sufficient to compose correspondence with accurate spelling, grammar and punctuation; and to communicate effectively with co-workers, regulated professionals, legal counsel, and the public.

• Effective human relations skills sufficient to elicit accurate and detailed information from complainants and licensees.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher in legal studies, health services administration, public health, dental hygiene, criminal justice, healthcare discipline, or a related field.

• Working knowledge and understanding of various state and federal regulations that pertain to the classifications of investigative and health care data.

• Ability to identify and effectively use acceptable dental, medical, and legal resources sufficient to provide additional research data for use by participants in the compliant resolution and investigative process.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of pre-employment reference checks.

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.