Medical Advisor

This is a permanent position in the Civil Fraud Section, which pursues health care fraud cases under the False Claims Act. These positions will support a significant expansion of the data, research, and analytics team in the Fraud Section. They require clinical, public health, and coding expertise to advise the data team and attorneys of the most likely potential fraud areas based on observable data patterns in light of the incumbent's medical expertise.

To qualify for the position of Medical Advisor, at GS-0601-15, you must meet the qualification requirements listed below. Candidates must possess the following basic requirements to receive consideration for this position: 1) A Bachelor's or graduate/higher level degree: major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below. To qualify for the GS-15 position, you must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service assisting in health care fraud prevention, detection, and enforcement by providing advisement on relevant medicine, coding, public health, and health care financing programs. Conducting coding assessment and/or reviews of clinical procedures. Conducting assessment, research, or advisement on Medicare coverage requirements. Advising on Medicare policies and/or whether certain items or services are rendered consistent with those requirements/policies. Providing medical guidance and technical support in conceiving and conducting health care fraud investigations and enforcement actions. Analyzing medical, clinical, or health care claims data. Conducting medical, clinical, or coding research to provide advice to investigative teams conduct reviews of medical records and presents the findings. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the close of this announcement. Your resume must support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.