Health Care Fraud Intake Officer

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.

The Ohio Attorney General's Office is currently seeking a motivated individual for a Medicaid Fraud Intake Officer position in the Health Care 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 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.

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
• 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.

Bachelor’s Degree in criminology, criminal justice, computer science, accounting, finance, or related field. 


Job Skills: criminology/criminal justice, attention to detail, critical thinking, confidentiality, verbal communication, written communication

The Attorney General’s Office is a dynamic organization that offers career opportunities across many different disciplines.  AGO leadership strives to maintain an inclusive workplace.  We begin by being an equal opportunity employer, a workplace where talent gains you entry and performance determines your career path.  Staff can join and lead employee resource groups, participate in online or in-person events discussing society’s impact on our services and workplace, and learn about different cultures and experiences.

 

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#: 26-07-092

Background Check Info:

Selected candidate(s) will be subject to the following background checks:
Criminal history
Driving record

Taxes
Drug Test

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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.