**Working Title: Receptionist** **Job Class: Office and Administrative Specialist** **Agency: Direct Care and Treatment** + **Job ID** : 91596 + **Location** : Faribault + **Telework Eligible** : No + **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time + **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited + **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers + **Date Posted** : 01/21/2026 + **Closing Date** : 02/05/2026 + **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Direct Care and Treatment + **Division/Unit** : DCT Support Services / Dental Faribault/SC Staff + **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift + **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday + **Travel Required** : No + **Salary Range:** $20.32 - $25.41 / hourly; $42,428 - $53,056 / annually + **Classified Status** : Classified + **Bargaining Unit/Union** : **206 - Clerical/AFSCME** + **Work Area** : Faribault - Southern Cities + 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. Direct Care and Treatment (DCT) is seeking an individual to join our Southern Cities Clinic – Faribault team for an exciting and rewarding opportunity as a Receptionist! This position will provide administrative and office support operations at Southern Cities Clinic. **This position exists to:** + Provide clerical and administrative support duties for dental and psychiatric patients so that patients receive optimal care. + Coordinate and manage psychiatric schedule for practitioners prior to the patient’s scheduled appointments, so that patients may be served efficiently. + **Complete Avatar functions and tasks** + **Work cooperatively with the office manager, staff, consultants, support staff and patients in order to effectively address the health care needs of the patients we serve.** + **This position requires an individual to be able to work independently within the group and have good time management skills to meet daily demands.** **Minimum Qualifications** + Customer Service to interact with others. Provide information to internal and external contacts, including phone calls and walk in contacts in a courteous and helpful manner. + **Data entry skills sufficient to enter information for dental tracking systems and billing as needed.** + **Database Management skills sufficient to schedule returning patient appointments accordingly.** + Typing/Keyboarding skills to complete a variety of reports, letters, and data summaries. **Preferred Qualifications** + **Computer knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Scheduling and billing computer programs** + **Office practices and equipment sufficient to develop and improve work procedures.** + **Knowledge of Medical terminology** + Following data privacy/confidentiality guidelines such as state statutes and regulations regarding data privacy, security, and HIPAA. + **Strong interpersonal communication skills are crucial in this position to direct customer service relationships.** + Database, Documents & Records Management to establish and maintain complex database systems and records as assigned. + **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 you clearly describe your experience in the areas listed above.** **REFERENCE/BACKGROUND CHECKS - The Department of Human Services 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.** Direct Care & Treatment (DCT) healthcare facilities require employees to provide documentation that they are free from tuberculosis (TB) through a blood test prior to employment. DCT does not accept TB skin testing. 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 . 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