68900139 - OPS ATTORNEY

State of Florida • South Highpoint, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Hearing Officer position available in the Agency for Health Care Administration Office of the General Counsel, Fair Hearing Section. The position is full-time, requires a five-day work week (Monday through Friday), and is located in one of the following locations: Clearwater, Tallahassee, Tampa, Florida. The position works under the supervision of the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.

Requirements

• Admission to the Florida Bar with membership in good standing
• Two (2) years of professional experience in the practice of law, legal research and writing, judicial and legal clerk or internships, teaching law or in administrative judicial hearings.
• Demonstrated legal research and writing skills
• Knowledge of the Medicaid program
• Knowledge of civil and/or administrative litigation procedures
• Familiarity with administrative rulemaking
• Computer skills
• Strong oral and written communication
• Organizational abilities
• Effective time management
• Ability to work either independently or collaboratively, as required.
• Florida Bar licensure

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the Medicaid program
• Administrative and/or civil litigation experience

Responsibilities

• Conduct fair hearings for Medicaid programs administered by the Agency for Health Care Administration under the authority of section 409.285, Florida Statutes and 42 C.F.R. §431, Subpart E, & 42 C.F.R. §438, Subpart F.
• Handle all aspects of assigned Medicaid fair hearing proceedings including case management, conducting the fair hearings and rendering written final orders for the agency, subject to appellate review.
• Provide legal opinions on assigned topics based on identification of relevant facts, thorough legal research and careful analysis.
• Identify potential legal concerns relevant to the operation of the Fair Hearing Section and communicate such concerns to the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
• Assist in the analysis, implementation and development of legislation relevant to the mission and operation of the Fair Hearing Section.
• Interpret and apply state administrative rules and federal regulations pertinent to Medicaid fair hearings.
• Assist in the development of administrative rules necessary for Medicaid fair hearings and the operation of the Fair Hearing Section.

Benefits

• No state income tax for residents of Florida
• State Group Insurance coverage options (must meet eligibility requirements), including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
• Savings & Spending Accounts
• 401 (a) FICA Alternative Plan administered through VALIC (tax deferred Retirement Savings Plan)
• Participation in the Florida Deferred Compensation Plan (457b)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed