Working Title: INVESTIGATOR – MEDICAID FRAUD DIVISION

Job Class: Legal Assistant 5, 6, or 7 (LA 5, 6, 7)

Agency: Attorney General's Office

• Job ID : 82822

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 12/23/2024

• Closing Date : 01/09/2025

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Attorney General's Office / Attorney General-Excluded Oth

• Division/Unit : Attorney Gen. / Medicaid Fraud Investigators

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 25% of the time

• LA5 Salary Range : $25.14 - $37.60 / hourly; $52,492 - $78,508 / annually

• LA6Salary Range: $28.26 - $41.43 / hourly; $59,006 - $86,505 / annually

• LA7Salary Range: $31.61 - $47.69 / hourly; $66,001 - $99,576 / annually

• Classified Status : Unclassified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 221 - Excluded All Others/Unrep

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : No

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The Office is seeking a highly capable individual with the skills and drive to uncover, investigate, and stop fraudulent claims made to taxpayer-funded public health insurance programs. This investigator makes a difference in the lives of vulnerable people and contributes to the economic well-being of Minnesotans and our state.

Investigators conduct criminal investigations into health care providers suspected of defrauding the Minnesota Medicaid program. The investigator reviews complaints against public health care providers; evaluates and analyzes claims data, medical records, and financial records; conducts research and surveillance; interviews victims, witnesses, and targets of investigations; participates in the execution of search warrants; drafts reports summarizing investigative findings; and works with attorneys to prepare cases for prosecution. Investigators are required to testify about their findings at criminal jury trials.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work environment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related field OR 4 years of demonstrable similar experience

• Ability to perform assigned job responsibilities with a high level of professionalism

• Proven ability to show excellent judgement, character, and work ethic

• Intermediate or advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with legal procedures, rules of evidence, and/or investigative procedures

• Demonstrated skill in

To be considered at the Legal Assistant (LA6) level, candidates must have at least 6 years of directly related experience. To be considered at the Legal Assistant (LA7) level, candidates must have at least 12 years of directly related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Somali, or other relevant language for Minnesota

• Education or experience in one of the following fields: Accounting or finance; economics or statistics; criminal justice, law enforcement, or investigations; healthcare or nursing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move and transport such articles as files, laptop computer and resource materials weighing up to 20 pounds

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. This background check may consist of the following components:

• Conflict of Interest Review

• Criminal History Check

• Education / License Verification

• Employment Reference / Records Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.