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ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GENERAL

State of Arizona
Queen Creek, Arizona, US
Full-time

The Arizona Attorney General’s Office Criminal Division / Healthcare Fraud & Abuse Section is seeking an Assistant Attorney General.

  • This position will investigate and prosecute various types of AHCCCS fraud cases including, but not limited to, involving the falsification of medical records and the filing of false or inflated Medicaid billing claims;
  • thefts and embezzlements from AHCCCS clients and health care institutions; the illegal diversion of prescription drugs by health care providers;

and the physical, sexual, and emotional abuse of residents being cared for in AHCCCS-funded facilities.

Below covers everything you need to know about what this opportunity entails, as well as what is expected from applicants.

Due to the nature of the crimes, this position will have access to highly confidential matters such as attorney-client communications and health records protected by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA).

This position qualifies for an exemption under A.R.S. 41-771 (B) (3) because it will provide legal counsel. This position will also pursue matters both administratively and through the courts through civil litigation.

The Healthcare Fraud and Abuse Section receives an annual federal grant to cover 75% of expenditures. The State of Arizona's portion is 25%.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

This position may be eligible for Remote Work two days a week.

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