AHCCCS

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System
Accountability, Community, Innovation, Leadership, Passion, Quality, Respect, Courage, Teamwork

The Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS), Arizona’s Medicaid agency, is driven by its mission to deliver comprehensive, cost-effective health care to Arizonans in need. AHCCCS is a nationally acclaimed model among Medicaid programs and a recipient of multiple awards for excellence in workplace effectiveness and flexibility.

AHCCCS employees are passionate about their work, committed to high performance, and dedicated to serving the citizens of Arizona. Among government agencies, AHCCCS is recognized for high employee engagement and satisfaction, supportive leadership, and flexible work environments, including remote work opportunities. With career paths for seasoned professionals in a variety of fields, entry-level positions, and internship opportunities, AHCCCS offers meaningful career opportunities in a competitive industry.

Come join our dynamic and dedicated team.

Associate General Counsel

Job Location:

Address: Division of Office of the General Counsel (OGC) 
150 N. 18th Ave., Phoenix, Az 85007 

Posting Details:

Salary: $82,500

Grade: 1

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

The Division of Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is looking for a highly motivated individual to join our team as an Associate General Counsel. This position works collaboratively to provide legal counsel and representation to clients within the Agency. This includes the AHCCCS Director, Deputy Directors, Assistant Directors, and other leadership and staff throughout the Agency. This position has the potential to work from home in a Virtual Office (VO) setting or may Telecommute based on the needs of the unit and at the discretion of leadership.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Perform legal research, provide legal advice, and prepare related legal documents regarding compliance with state and federal law and other relevant legal authorities regarding the administration of AHCCCS' programs. This includes the public behavioral health delivery system, protection of the rights of persons with the serious mental illness designation, claiming of federal financial participation (FFP), managed care contracting, healthcare provider qualification and enrollment, provider reimbursement, beneficiary program eligibility, the scope of covered physical and behavioral health l services, third party liability and coordination of benefits, and the administrative hearing process for applicants, beneficiaries, providers and contractors.
• Review and analyze current and proposed state and federal statutes and regulations, state and federal legislative proposals, sub-regulatory guidance, and case law applicable to the AHCCCS program. Ensure compliance with state and federal privacy and confidentiality requirements and respond to public records requests and subpoenas consistent with those state and federal privacy and confidentiality requirements.
• Review Administrative Law Judge Recommended Decisions and assist with the preparation of Director Decisions and Final Decisions.
• Assist with the Office of Inspector General and other State/Federal law enforcement entities on issues of Medicaid fraud, waste and abuse. Provide legal representation to the Agency in various administrative and regulatory matters and provide legal support to staff that represent the agency at administrative hearings.
• Assist with the drafting of formal administrative rules consistent with program requirements, Agency objectives, and the Arizona Administrative Procedure Act.
• Participate in the negotiation, preparation and review of diverse contracts, including many of the largest procurements in the State. These include managed care contracts for physical, behavioral and long-term care s