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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