Office Manager
New York State Office of the Attorney General
This is a Contract position in Pearl River, NY posted July 30, 2021.
Division of Criminal Justice
Medicaid Fraud Control Unit – Pearl River
Office Manager
Reference No. MFCU_PR_OM_6182
Application Deadline is August 27, 2021
The New York State Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is seeking an Administrative
Assistant/Office Manager for its Rockland County office in Pearl River. The mission of MFCU is to investigate, prosecute
and bring 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 importance of this work is highlighted in the OAG’s recently
released report investigating allegations of COVID-19-related neglect of nursing home residents across New York State.
The Office Manager’s duties will include the following:
- Working cooperatively and collaboratively to support attorneys, auditors, detectives and other administrative
personnel with administrative tasks and projects that will often require independent performance of clerical
duties;
- Overseeing the office’s daily administrative functions;
- Supervising and training support staff and reviewing their timesheets for accuracy;
- Acting as liaison between support staff and management, as well as communicating with other Units, offices and
vendors;
- Ordering office supplies, maintaining office equipment, overseeing vendor accounts;
- Troubleshooting problems with all office equipment and handling service calls to vendors;
- Reviewing all invoices for accuracy and submitting these to accounts payable for processing;
- Compiling data for the weekly trial calendar and other ongoing data-entry projects;
- Scheduling office meetings and appointments, including video conferences;
- Supervising and helping to maintain the office’s file room and small law library; and
- Performing other duties as assigned.
MFCU is seeking candidates with the following qualifications:
- Prior work experience as either an administrative assistant or office manager, which includes experience
performing a range of clerical and administrative support tasks;
- Previous legal office experience, as well as knowledge of legal document preparation and court filing, is a plus;
- Strong technological skills are required, including a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word
and Excel) and the ability to learn new computer applications;
- Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills;
- Proactive, motivated, well-organized and task-oriented; and
- The ability to work well independently and in a group setting as an integral member of a team.
The salary for this position is $54,732. We offer a comprehensive New York State benefits package, including paid leave,
health, dental, vision and retirement benefits, and family-friendly policies. As an employee of the OAG, you will join a
team of dedicated individuals who work to serve the people of our State.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
The OAG is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.
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