Deputy General Counsel III

Min 6 yrs required

Full-time

No

Agency: Health Care Authority

H1: Deputy General Counsel III - Full Time - Oklahoma County - $92,455/Annual
H2: Join the Legal Team at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is seeking a Deputy General Counsel III to join their Legal team in Oklahoma County. This full-time position offers an annual salary of $92,455 and provides the opportunity to work on a variety of legal issues in the healthcare industry.

As the Deputy General Counsel III, you will report to the General Counsel and provide legal advice to the agency and board. You will also represent the OHCA in administrative and judicial proceedings, as well as handle complex program issues within the Medicaid Program. In addition, you will have the opportunity to attend meetings and serve as a principal contact for legal advice and assistance to various administrative units within the agency.

To be considered for this position, you must have a Bachelor's degree and a Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited Law School. You should also have a minimum of six years of experience in the practice of law and be an active member of the State Bar of Oklahoma. Preference may be given to candidates with senior level administrative experience at OHCA, legal experience at OHCA, and/or litigation experience.

In this role, your responsibilities will include analyzing and researching copyright, trademark, software, and related issues for the agency. You will also handle administrative and judicial proceedings, review and analyze contracts, and assist in coordinating referrals and investigative efforts with the Office of the Attorney General/Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. Additionally, you will address contract bid issues, HIPAA and Open Records issues, and attend meetings with various interest groups to explain the Medicaid program.

This position may require travel on an as-needed basis. Physical demands include the ability to remain sitting for prolonged periods at a desk and working on a computer, as well as the ability to move or lift up to 15 pounds at various times. The work environment includes regular exposure to general office equipment such as computer equipment, phones, and copy machines.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a generous state paid benefit allowance, a wide choice of health insurance plans, and optional flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses or dependent care. Other benefits include an employee assistance program, 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year, and a Retirement Savings Plan with a generous contribution. The agency also offers training opportunities for CEU requirements and a Public Service Loan forgiveness and educational assistance reimbursement program.

The Oklahoma Health Care Authority is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please .

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Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions through their Workday account on the Internal Website only. If you are a current employee, go to the Careers app on your Workday home screen and click on "Find Jobs-Internal State of Oklahoma." From there, select "807 - Health Care Authority" under Agencies and then select the position you are interested in. Be sure to complete the entire job application and attach your resume with a complete work history and education.

Join the Legal team at the Oklahoma Health Care Authority and make a difference in the healthcare industry. Apply now for the Deputy General Counsel III position and contribute to the agency's mission of providing access to quality, affordable healthcare for all Oklahomans.

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Generous state paid benefit allowance, health insurance plans, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, health and fitness programs, 11 paid holidays, 15 days of vacation and sick leave, retirement savings plan, longevity bonus, public service loan forgiveness, educational assistance reimbursement program, training opportunities.

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Legal advising, research, analysis, drafting, negotiating, representing, prosecuting, defending, attending meetings, policy development, computer skills, case management, communication, problem-solving, time management.

Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate Degree from ABA accredited Law School.

Applicants must submit a complete job application, including a resume/CV with a complete work history and education. Applications will be accepted until 1159 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above. Current State of Oklahoma employees must apply through their Workday account.

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, Juris Doctorate Degree from ABA accredited Law School, Active Member of the State Bar of Oklahoma.

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