OAG - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit | Administrative Assistant IV-V | 26-0358

About the role

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) seeks an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative support work for the division. The position involves disseminating information and maintaining filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative functions of the office including, but not limited to, case management liaison, purchasing, leave, time keeping records, travel, inventory, mail, document retrieval from other agencies, printing, and graphics.
• Develops, coordinates, and maintains record keeping and filing systems; assists in developing unit policies, procedures, goals, and objectives by providing input to field office manager and staff; coordinates office computer and telecommunications system needs; trains new staff in agency on unit administrative policies and procedures.
• Functions as the unit’s Safety Officer by promoting safety awareness in the workplace, attending safety related training, providing safety training to unit supervisors and employees, ensuring that the unit has current evacuation plans and other safety procedures, and analyzing accident reports in an effort to identify safety hazard trends; recommends strategies to improve safety in the workplace.
• Performs related work as assigned.
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions.
• Affords regular attendance in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule.
• Maintains security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information.
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity.

Qualifications

• Administrative Assistant IV: Four years of full-time clerical, general office, administrative support (or closely related) experience; may substitute bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of office practices and administrative procedures.
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines.
• Skill in effective oral and written communication.
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave).
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA.
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Microsoft Office software.
• TO APPLY: To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted.

Benefits

The OAG offers excellent benefits including:

• Comprehensive health insurance programs.
• Pension plan with employer contributions.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development opportunities.