Division of Criminal Justice

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Rensselaer

Administrative Assistant

Reference No. MFCU_AA_REN_6088

The New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an Administrative Assistant for its Rensselaer Office.  The mission of MFCU is to investigate, prosecute and bring criminal or affirmative civil cases against individuals and corporate entities responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes, as well as to investigate and prosecute allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes and other residential healthcare facilities.    

The ideal candidate is excited to work in a team environment and will have prior experience as an administrative assistant or a receptionist who has also been responsible for clerical and administrative duties. Applicants must be hard working, motivated, well-organized and task oriented.  Proficiency in Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook is a must, as is the ability to learn new computer applications.  Prior office management experience is a plus.  Legal office experience is preferred.   

SPECIFIC DUTIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Working cooperatively and collaboratively to support MFCU’s Electronic Investigative Support Group, as well as auditors and finance personnel, with administrative tasks and projects that will often also require independent performance of clerical duties.
• Answering of main office phones in a respectful and professional manner that demonstrates the high value that MFCU places on each call and directing callers as appropriate.
• Greeting and directing visitors courteously and professionally.
• Processing and completing internal requests for Medicaid data and/or documents.
• Ordering office supplies, maintaining and troubleshooting issues with office equipment and handling service calls to vendors.
• Regularly handling confidential material and information and exercising discretion in doing so, including sorting and delivering daily mail.
• Interacting with other regional office staff, as well as other units within the agency and outside entities.
• Assisting staff in coordinating travel arrangements and completing expense reports.
• Submitting accounts payable to Finance Department, reviewing all invoices for accuracy, as well as reconciling procurement card purchases monthly, and maintaining petty cash.
• Scheduling office meetings and appointments, including video conferencing;
• Maintaining office records, data entry, document management, photocopying, scanning and shipping.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

How To Apply

Applications are being received online. To apply, please click on this link: MFCU_AA_REN_6088; applicants will be taken to the online application page for this position.

Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application consisting of the following:

• Cover Letter (You may address to Sandra Jefferson Grannum, Esq., Bureau Chief, Legal Recruitment);
• Resume;
• Transcript if fewer than five (5) years post-graduate
• Writing Sample
• List of three (3) references with contact information and email addresses.

Please note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.

If you have questions regarding a position with the OAG and the application process or you need assistance with submitting your application, please contact the Legal Recruitment Bureau via email at recruitment@ag.ny.gov or phone at 212-416-8080.

For more information on our Office, please visit our website: www.ag.ny.gov.

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