Minnesota / Human Services Department / Medical Specialist 4

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Medical Specialist 4

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

5 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $307,242, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $307,242
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

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This role across Minnesota

Medical Specialist 4 is held in 5 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $307,242 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$336,230 · 4

Health Department

$314,038 · 1

Corrections Department

$302,513 · 1

Veterans Affairs Department

$157,321 · 2

Median total compensation for the Medical Specialist 4 role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Medical Specialist beyond Minnesota

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Minnesota, the median of $300,431 ranks #1 of 2. See Medical Specialist across all of Minnesota →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City of Philadelphia

$61,468 · 20

Median total compensation for comparable Medical Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

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Employees with this title

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John Barry

Medical Specialist 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$391,441

Sub-department: Staff Physicians Supervisors
Base pay: $300,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $91,010
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $391,441
Hire date: 2018-08-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Barry works as a Medical Specialist 4 for Human Services Department within Staff Physicians Supervisors. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. John earned $391,441 in 2024. Union affiliation: Excluded All Others.

Kimberly Wernsing

Medical Specialist 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$345,855

Sub-department: FOR Medical Svcs Admin
Base pay: $300,431
Overtime: $940
Other pay: $44,484
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $345,855
Hire date: 2007-12-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Wernsing is a Medical Specialist 4 at Human Services Department within For Medical Services Administrative. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $345,855. They are represented by Excluded All Others.

Abigail Houts

Medical Specialist 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$307,242

Sub-department: Staff Physicians Supervisors
Base pay: $300,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $307,242
Hire date: 2019-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Abigail Houts serves as a Medical Specialist 4 within Staff Physicians Supervisors. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $307,242. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Amanda Goertz

Medical Specialist 4/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$300,431

Sub-department: MHSATS Medical Services
Base pay: $300,431
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300,431
Hire date: 2021-11-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amanda Goertz holds the role of Medical Specialist 4 at Human Services Department within Mhsats Medical Services. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $300,431. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.

Nathan Chomilo

Medical Specialist 4/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$235,515

Sub-department: HCA HRQ E-Health Data
Base pay: $235,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $235,515
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Excluded All Others
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 221
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nathan Chomilo is a Medical Specialist 4 at Human Services Department within Hca Hrq E-Health Data. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $235,515. Their bargaining unit is Excluded All Others.