Medicaid FANS Investigator

Job Description

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Job ID: 35643
Agency: Office of the Attorney General
Location:Pierre, SDSalary: $27.84-$34.32 Hourly, depending on qualifications
Pay Grade: J
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This is a Full-Time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov .

The Office of Attorney General seeks a highly motivated and dedicated Investigator to join our Medicaid Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect Services (FANS) Division. In this impactful role, you will play a vital part in safeguarding taxpayer dollars by investigating and prosecuting healthcare provider fraud that undermines our healthcare system. This critical work spans a wide range of settings-including nursing homes, hospitals, and pharmacies-where fraud can deprive patients of quality care and waste public resources.

MFANS also protects the most vulnerable by investigating and prosecuting abuse, neglect, and exploitation in healthcare environments. As an MFANS Investigator, you will conduct investigations into Medicaid provider fraud cases, drug diversion within the healthcare industry, and elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation-work that directly improves patient safety and upholds the integrity of our healthcare system.

Join a mission that truly makes a difference in your community.

Licenses and Certifications:

• State of South Dakota law enforcement certification, or ability to become a South Dakota certified law enforcement officer.

Applicants must be able to meet all minimum standards for law enforcement employment and certification at the time of appointment. Applicants who are not law enforcement certified must complete a thirteen-week basic law enforcement certification course.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
• Be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota.
• Three years of criminal or fraud investigative experience.
• Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in healthcare, law enforcement, accounting, or auditing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of investigative techniques and criminal law procedures.
• Ability to generate clear reports.
• Strong communication Skills.
• Read, comprehend, retain, and apply written factual information.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively.
• Observe and recall detail.
• Confront a variety of problems and situations.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Dependability and sound work habits.
• Impeccable integrity, truthfulness, and credibility.
• Self-motivation and the ability to work independently and in group settings.
• Must be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Additional Requirements: To be considered, please attach a letter of interest, your resume, and three professional references.

This position is exempt from the Civil Service Act.

This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here . This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3VN
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"

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