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SalaryMedicaid Fraud Intake Officer-AG
(240002J0)
This position is a repost. Individuals who applied to the original posting, 23000C30/23-12-226, do not need to reapply in order to be considered.
About Us:
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohio’s past and present and the work it does today helps chart the state’s future. The office consists of nearly 30 distinct sections that advocate for consumers and victims of crime, assist the criminal justice community, provide legal counsel for state offices and agencies, and enforce certain state laws. In these and other capacities, staff members interact with tens of thousands of Ohioans each year.
What You'll Do:
The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a motivated individual for a Medicaid Fraud Intake Officer position in the HealthCare Fraud Section. The successful candidate will receive complaints of Medicaid fraud, patient abuse and/or neglect and collect preliminary data concerning allegations, suspects, victims and facilities. This position will work a hybrid in-person/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our Columbus, OH Office.
The duties for this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Receives incoming complaints of Medicaid provider fraud, patient abuse and neglect, the misappropriation of care facility resident funds/property, and related crimes, via telephone, mail, electronic mail, and website
- Provides information and assistance to consumers, government officials, law enforcement agencies, and the general public
- Collects preliminary data regarding complaints, and resolves, refers, or memorializes complaints
- Performs preliminary research and data analysis regarding complaints
- Corresponds with regulatory, administrative and law enforcement agencies
- May serve as an Evidence Custodian. An Evidence Custodian performs administrative and manual work related to the acceptance, preservation, safeguarding, and disposition of evidentiary property in accordance with law and office policy and procedures
- May provide assistance in a support role for search warrants in conjunction with law enforcement officers
- Performs related clerical tasks.
What’s in it for you:
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
Medical Coverage
- Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.
Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance
- Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.
Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth/Adoption leave
Employee Development Funds
- The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
- OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.
Deferred Compensation
- The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information
Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, computer science, accounting, finance, or related field.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above
Job Skills: criminology/criminal justice, attention to detail, critical thinking, confidentiality, verbal communication, written communication
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Skill in operation of telephone equipment*; personal computer.
Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in familiar context; define problems, collect data, establish facts, & draw conclusions; cooperate with co-workers on group projects; handle sensitive inquiries & contacts with officials & the general public; gather, collate & classify information about data, people, or things; use proper research methods in gathering data; compile, write, & edit reports; & keep accurate records.
Employees of the Attorney General's Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration.
The Attorney General's Office may fill additional, similar positions as a result of this posting.
The Ohio Attorney General’s Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
AGO#: 23-12-226RP
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
Polygraph
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