Closing Date: 15th May, 2024
Description:
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, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, Pensacola, Tallahassee or Tampa, Florida. The position works under the supervision of the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
Duties include:
Fair Hearings: The primary responsibility of the Hearing Officer position is to 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.
The position is responsible for handling all aspects of the assigned Medicaid fair hearing proceedings including case management, conducting the fair hearings, and rendering written final orders for the agency, subject to appellate review.
Legal Opinions: Provide legal opinions on assigned topics based on identification of relevant facts, thorough legal research and careful analysis.
Preventative Law: Identification of potential legal concerns relevant to the operation of the Fair Hearing Section and communication of such concerns to the Fair Hearing Section Chief or designee.
Legislation: Assist in the analysis, implementation, and development of legislation relevant to the mission and operation of the Fair Hearing Section.
Administrative Rules and Regulations: 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.
Preference Will Be Given to Candidates With Knowledge of the Medicaid Program Administrative And/or Civil Litigation Experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated legal research and writing skills.
- Knowledge of the Medicaid program; knowledge of civil and/or administrative litigation procedures.
- Familiarity with administrative rulemaking and computer skills.
- Strong oral and written communication.
- Organizational abilities.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to work either independently or collaboratively, as required.
Minimum Qualifications Requirements
Admission to the Florida Bar with membership in good standing.
At least 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.
Licensure, Certification, Or Registration Requirements
Florida Bar License
