Assistant Attorney General- Health Care Fraud
Assistant Attorney General- Health Care Fraud
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Job Description
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office is currently seeking an experienced and motivated candidate for an Assistant Attorney General position in the Health Care Fraud Section.
The Attorney Generals Office battles fraud in the health care industry through the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and the Workers Compensation Fraud Unit.The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is responsible for the investigation and prosecution of health care providers accused of defrauding the states Medicaid program.In addition this Unit enforces Ohios Patient Abuse and Neglect Law which protects the mentally and physically disabled and the elderly from neglect and abuse in Ohios longterm care facilities.The Workers Compensation Fraud Unit is responsible for prosecuting claimants employers and health care providers who defraud the Ohio Workers Compensation Program.
Successful candidates will work independently and possess excellent research and writing skills. Criminal Law experience is a plus. This position will work a hybrid inperson/remote schedule. There may be changes to this schedule based on training and operational needs. The headquarter location is our Columbus Office.
Duties include but are not limited to the following:
Prosecute present cases to the grand jury and handle all trial and appellate matters related to allegations of fraud against the Medicaid program and patient abuse and neglect in care facilities; as well as allegations of fraud against the Ohio Workers Compensation program.
Appears in public or private formal or informal settings to discuss law and policy; fulfills exclusive authorization of Attorney General to practice law on behalf of state personnel
Enforces state laws and regulations concerning health safety welfare crime and civil statutes
Drafts and reviews legal documents (e.g. motions briefs etc.
Drafts and responds to discovery
Works closely with Medicaid Special Agents throughout investigation and prosecution of cases
Assigns technical personnel (e.g. investigators) to collect evidence and data for case work for cases involving Medicaid fraud and patient abuse and neglect in preparation for court or presentation to grand jury
May require travel; may work varied hours.
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 fulltime and parttime employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
- Public Retirement Systems such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS&Optional Deferred Compensation Ohio Deferred Compensation
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
The Ohio Attorney Generals Office has played a vital role in shaping Ohios past and present and the work it does today helps chart the states 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.
Licensed to practice law in the State of Ohio pursuant to Section 4705.01 of the Ohio Revised Code.
PreferredQualifications:
Experience in Litigation and Criminal law
Technical Skills: Attorney/legal Attention to detail Collaboration Strategic Thinking Verbal Communication Written Communication
The Attorney Generals Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different leadership strives to maintain an inclusive begin by being an equal opportunity employer a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career can join and lead employee resource groups participate in online or inperson events discussing societys impact on our services and workplace and learn about different cultures and experiences.
Employees of the Attorney Generals Office must have been in their current positions for at least 12 months in order to be eligible for consideration. The Attorney Generals Office may fill additional similar positions as a result of this Ohio Attorney Generals Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Serves at the pleasure of the Attorney General per O.R.C. 124.14(B)2.
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Background Check Info:
Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record
Taxes
Drug Test
In addition an Internet search may be conducted of publicly available and jobrelated information through social media
(Facebook LinkedIn Twitter etc. or through the use of search engines (Google Bing etc..
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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
