Healthcare Auditor

Participates in the planning, performance, and follow-up of routine healthcare related audits and consulting engagements for the UTRGV healthcare enterprise to ensure effectiveness of internal controls and efficiency of operations.

Description of Duties

• Participates in the planning and fieldwork of internal healthcare audits and conducts research to obtain background information.

• Identifies risk and related controls, including potential healthcare fraud risks during planning and fieldwork.

• Develops strategies and recommendations to mitigate these risks and improve overall compliance.

• Responsible for developing engagement objectives, scope and audit programs.

• Plans, participates, and documents interviews with healthcare client contacts.

• Identifies preliminary issues, evaluates evidence, and ensures all audit findings contain sufficient supporting documentation.

• Prepares detailed audit reports outlining findings, recommendations, and corrective actions required to address identified deficiencies.

• Assesses the adequacy and effectiveness of internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure data integrity, and prevent fraud or misuse of resources.

• Documents work performed in accordance with appropriate auditing standards.

• Cooperates with independent auditors and provides data in support of external audits as needed.

• Stays abreast of changes in healthcare laws and regulations, industry trends healthcare operations and accounting/auditing standards.

• Monitors own time to meet assigned deadlines and proactively communicates status of assigned work to management.

• Continuously enhance professional knowledge and auditing skills through training and professional development opportunities.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, healthcare administration or related degree from an accredited university.

Licenses/Certifications

N/A

Required Experience

Two (2) years of auditing experience including healthcare related audits and or strong knowledge in healthcare operations.

Preferred Experience Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. UTRGV is a distributed institution, which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

Planning and organizational skills. Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills. Accounting and auditing skills. Strong communication skills to effectively convey audit findings and recommendations to stakeholders. Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment Category Full-Time Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience Position Available Date 04/24/2024 Grant Funded Position No If Yes, Provide Grant Expiration Date