About This Job
The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for a Data Examiner in the Criminal Division, Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as Data Examiner 1/2/Specialist, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected.
The position will be domiciled in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, East Baton Rouge Parish. This position does not allow for remote work. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications.
To Apply: Click on the "Apply” link above and complete an electronic application which may be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants may check the status of their application at any time by selecting the "Application Status" link after logging into their account. Below are the most common status messages and their meanings:
- Application Received - Your application has been submitted successfully.
- Evaluating Experience - Your application is being reviewed by Human Resources to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
- Eligible for Consideration - You are among a group of applicants who MAY be selected for this position.
- Referred to the Hiring Manager for Review - Your application has been delivered to the hiring manager. You may or may not be called for an interview.
- Position Filled - Someone has been selected for the position.
- Position Canceled - The agency has decided not to fill the position.
Resumes will be accepted as an attachment to your application; however, all relevant education and experience must be included at the time you apply. Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your online application. Transcripts may be faxed to (225) 326-6795.
For Further Information About This Vacancy, Please Contact
Lindsey Eakin
HR Generalist
EakinL@AG.Louisiana.gov
The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Data Science, Statistics, Information Systems, Accounting, Finance, Criminal Justice, or related fields;
- Proficiency in Excel and Access, with experience in data analysis and visualization, especially in fraud detection;
- Experience in analyzing healthcare or Medicaid claims data, with a focus on detecting fraud, waste, or abuse in such environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in healthcare fraud investigation within a government agency or Medicaid fraud control unit;
- Medical coding or related experience;
- Proficiency with data visualization tools to present findings effectively.
Job Specification
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit
The Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is a state law enforcement agency whose mission is to investigate and prosecute health care providers who have defrauded the Medicaid program. The MFCU also investigates and prosecutes allegations of abuse and neglect of residents in health care facilities.
The MFCU utilizes a team-based approach to uncover abuse and neglect of residents and complex financial fraud committed by healthcare providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, physicians, dentists, nurses, and other Medicaid providers. The MFCU holds offenders accountable through criminal prosecution and civil litigation. From inception through disposition, the programmer/data specialist will assist attorneys and investigators in criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions.
Job Duties And Other Information
The duties of a Data Examiner may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Collaborate with Special Agents and Assistant Attorneys General on Medicaid Fraud and Abuse investigations and prosecutions;
- Research, analyze, and evaluate criminal intelligence information and healthcare claims data from a variety of sources;
- Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and spreadsheets related to assigned projects and cases;
- Assist in maintaining data quality and integrity throughout the analysis process.
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
