**Working Title: Veterans Benefits Coordinator** **Job Class: Reimbursement Specialist** **Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs** + **Job ID** : 87742 + **Location** : Minneapolis + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 07/24/2025 + **Closing Date** : 07/30/2025 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Mpls-MAPE + **Division/Unit** : Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Accounts Receive Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $23.63 - $34.18 / hourly; $49,339 - $71,367 / 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 **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. **It pays to consider a rewarding career with the Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis!** **Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits (if eligible), a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!** This posting will be filling two full time positions. This position exists to provide assistance to Veterans and their dependents, communicating information related to State and Federal rules and regulations regarding maintenance charge calculations for the Minnesota Veterans Home, and Federal Veteran Benefit opportunities. Responsibilities include: + Conduct financial interviews with prospective residents and/or families and accurately calculate monthly maintenance fees based on analysis of financial documentation. + Compile and verify all necessary information required for VA Benefit/Per Diem/Service-Connected Disability applications and continuing evaluations sent to the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs - Benefits/Fee Basis/Adjudication. + Design systems and analyze documents and data for benefits. + Ensure that applications for benefits, such as Veterans Administration (VA), Social Security Administration, private entities, long term care insurance, etc., have been properly applied for and monitor these benefits and provide written reports as requested. **_The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages professional growth._** **_The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River._** **Minimum Qualifications** To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below, and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Two (2) years of business office experience that demonstrates: Healthcare billing experience, applying knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, third party insurances and private pay Strong communication skills Excellent customer service skills with the ability to maintain effective working relationships with a broad range of clientele who have various levels of knowledge, understanding, and acceptance of the reimbursement function Proficiency with computer programs Ability to review, analyze and organize financial information **Preferred Qualifications** Experience working with Veteran population Knowledge of Veterans Healthcare Benefits Understanding and compliance with HIPAA regulations Experience with Point Click Care (PCC), Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook A reliable, self-starter who can work independently and learn quickly **Additional Requirements** A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check. A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment. Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s). 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.