Nurse Investigator

The Office of the Attorney General

Georgia Department of Law

Nurse Investigator- Medicaid Fraud Division

• To move forward in the recruiting process ALL applicants are required to :
• Attach a current Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach "Department of Law Employment Application" (click link to obtain : http : / / law.georgia.gov / careers / application-forms)
• Attach copies of official undergraduate transcripts(unofficial accepted during application process)
• If the file is too large to attach please email the document(s) to hr@law.ga.gov to include the position title - application material(s) in the subject line.

The mission of the Department of Law is to serve the citizens of the State of Georgia by providing legal representation of the highest quality to the agencies, officers and employees of state government and by honorably and vigorously carrying out the constitutional and statutory responsibilities of the Attorney General. The position filled through this announcement will serve within the Audits section of the Medicaid Fraud Division.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Fraud Unit Director, assists in healthcare investigations by : reviewing provider and recipient records, by making determinations of medical necessity, by making determinations as to whether services were provided and properly documented, and by making determinations as to whether proper diagnostic and procedure codes were used in submitting claims to the Georgia Medicaid Program. Maintains a comprehensive understanding of current policies and procedures of the Georgia Medicaid Program. Participates as a member of an interdisciplinary team in Healthcare fraud investigations, and provides support to members of other disciplines in such investigations. Participates in interviews of subjects and witnesses, and prepares written summaries of such interviews. Prepares written reports of findings and opinions as directed by the prosecutor. May testify as a witness in grand jury and trial court proceedings.

Duties & Responsibilities

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and every position does not necessarily require these duties.

Minimum Qualifications

Current RN license in the State of Georgia

Demonstrated experience in the analysis of Medicaid / Medicare claims.

Preferred Qualifications :

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications, meet one or more of the following :

Experience in one or more of the following :

1) Specific, additional experience in the analysis of medical services documentation and related claims

2) Utilization Review

3) Case Management

4) Analysis of CPT codes and / or ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes; and or

5) Medical Billing.

SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH EXPERIENCE

Position will remain open until filled

Additional Information :

A criminal background check is completed on all candidates; employment is also contingent upon the completion and satisfactory results of the background investigation. Candidates that are being strongly considered for the position will also be required to submit a Department of Law employment application & waiver, Georgia Department of Revenue Tax Clearance letter and copies of official college transcripts.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All applicants will be considered, but may be screened for the preferred qualifications of the position, and may not necessarily receive an interview.

The Office of THE ATTORNEY GENERAL does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or services.

Position requires an active RN License AND two (2) years of clinical experience AND one (1) year experience working with medical claims. Preference will be given to applicants who hold a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing; additional years of clinical experience; additional years of experience in the analysis of medical claims and / or claims data; experience in the detection and investigation of healthcare fraud.

Additional Information