Senior Internal Auditor

Typical pay range: $35.73 - $49.13 per hour ($74,318 - $102,190 annually), based on qualifications.
This remote-hybrid role requires the individual be able to work on-site, as needed.
The position comes with a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, a 403(b) retirement plan, and a generous Earned Time Off (ETO) program.
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM
JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:Senior Internal Auditor
REPORTS TO POSITION: Chief Audit & Compliance Officer
DEPARTMENT: Internal Audit Services
DATE LAST REVIEWED: April 2023
OUR VISION: Creating America's healthiest community, together
OUR MISSION: In the spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better value
OUR VALUES: Accountability, Caring and Teamwork
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:
Reporting directly to the St. Charles Health System Board of Directors, Internal Audit Services (IAS) serves SCHS departments as an independent and objective appraiser, and in an advisory/consulting capacity for various business functions. IAS takes an integrated approach to assessing risks in operational, financial, compliance, and strategic areas. Internal Audit processes serve as an integral part of System's clinical and non-clinical departments and facilitate addressing critical business risks and compliance issues. This helps management improve their understanding and performance monitoring of various activities within the System and helps achieve and maintain healthcare regulatory compliance requirements within the patient access, documentation & charge capture, and patient financial service areas of the revenue cycle.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Under the supervision of the Chief Audit & Compliance Officer (CACO), the Senior Internal Auditor provides independent, objective audits over operational, compliance, financial, and strategic activities. This role reviews the adequacy of management controls, assesses the System's compliance with laws, rules, and regulations, and performs best practice or best-in-class benchmarking analyses. This position is also responsible for developing the methodology, foundational materials, and implementing the IAS internship/light duty program. This position directly manages assigned light-duty caregiver(s) and students.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES:
General Internal Audit
Assists in the development and execution of the annual risk-based audit plan, with emphasis on compliance elements.
Performs operational, financial, compliance and IT audit assignments as well as other audit services identified by the CACO.
Recommends improvement of management controls designed to safeguard organizational resources, promote organizational growth and operational efficiency, and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Plans internal audits, performs deficiency assessments, conducts reviews and benchmarking activities with minimal input from the CACO for less complex assignments, and with some assistance on more complex assignments.
Assesses risk, decides the nature of testing, defines the sequence of audit work, writes the draft audit report, presents findings, and facilitates management's remediation response.
Assesses the reliability, design, and operating effectiveness of internal controls to mitigate risk using a combination of data analytics and traditional audit methodologies, as necessary.
Monitors multiple portfolios of control testing activities, including the quality of work performed, timely completion, and communication with management on issues or response plans.
Partners with Information Security, Legal, Compliance, Risk Management, and Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) functions as needed by assisting in analyzing risks on various high-profile dashboards.
Participates in special projects under the direction of the CACO.
Develops and maintains Risk Registers, Internal Control Libraries, and Auditable Unit Universe tables.
Directs, leads, and supervises audit activities of interns and/or light-duty staff.
Completes and/or supervises audit assignments in an efficient manner with minimal interference to operations.
Maintains awareness of changes in auditing principles and practices and related areas to maintain professional competence.
Prepares, reviews, and maintains completed audit work papers documenting the basis for the recommendations made relative to the audit assignments.
Ensures documentation supports all work performed, all conclusions made, and is in conformance with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA's) "International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (Standards)."
Conducts internal audits, as directed, under attorney-client privilege and the attorney-work-product doctrine.
Utilizes knowledge of sampling methodology, including statistically valid sampling, to support audit projects and data analysis.
Uses computer assisted audit techniques (CAATs) or computer assisted audit tools and techniques (CAATTs) to enhance audit function efficiencies.
Analyzes data, identifies trends and presents data visualizations to enhance customer understanding and value.
Researches, develops, and supports analytical processes to improve and increase audit activity effectiveness.
Serves as a leader and a role model.
Promotes Department image through quality work, sharing knowledge and professional dealings and maintains confidentiality of information.
Delivers first class customer service in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
Interacts with System senior leaders, managers, departments, and staff in a professional, positive, and constructive manner to facilitate good working relationships.
Compliance
Serves as the lead in the development, implementation, and execution of internal audits for assigned organizational areas and functional activities throughout the System in accordance with the Internal Audit Annual Plan approved by the Audit & Compliance Committee.
Utilizes organizational and regulatory knowledge to identify audit constraints and shape priorities.
Reviews risk assessment studies conducted by government agencies and professional organizations to gauge the possible risk potential to the System.
Internship/Light-Duty Program
Functions as the lead role in the development of the IAS internship/Light-Duty program.
Responsible for professional networking, identification of intern candidate pools, and the development, training, and supervision of student interns and/or light-duty work staff.
Creates and drives strategy around the internship program.
Provides training, support, mentorship, and guidance for individual interns during internships.
Leads intern evaluation and selection processes.
Ensures consistent evaluation of candidates and intern performance.
Sets clear expectations for intern audit team, coordinates assignments, monitors productivity, and ensures high quality output.
Takes primary responsibility for ensuring an exceptional experience for candidates and interns.
Measures program success metrics for management review.
Leads intern/light-duty audit teams, monitors the workloads of team members, and adjusts or redistributes assignments, considering the capabilities of team members and needs of the organization.
The scope of responsibility includes the entire SCHS system, its divisions, departments, and its regional hospitals, clinics and employed physicians.
Supports the vision, mission, and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients, and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization's corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient, and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION:
Required: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university required in Accounting, Finance, Business, Mathematics, Economics, or related subject.
Preferred: Master's degree
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION:
Required: Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) is required or must be obtained within 6 months. Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Preferred: Other health information management, revenue cycle, coding, audit, or compliance related credentials (CHC, CPC, CHPC, CHRC, CPMA, RHIA/T, CHPS, CHFP, CRCR, CFE, etc).
EXPERIENCE:
Required: A minimum of five years audit, accounting, analytics, compliance, or comparable combination of education and experience is required. Supervisory experience and non-profit and/or healthcare industry experience is required.
Preferred: Knowledge and experience with audit and analytics software (ACL/IDEA, Power BI, Tableau, etc).
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION:
This position interacts directly with the SCHS Board of Directors, SCHS Board Committees, and Senior Leadership.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Continually (75% or more): Use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability to hear normal speech level.
Frequently (50%): Sitting, standing, walking, lifting 1-10 pounds, keyboard operation.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, climbing stairs, reaching overhead, carrying/pushing, or pulling 1-10 pounds, grasping/squeezing.
Rarely (10%): Stooping/kneeling/crouching, lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling 11-15 pounds, operation of a motor vehicle.
Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool, lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds, ability to hear whispered speech level.
Exposure to Elemental Factors
Never (0%): Heat, cold, wet/slippery area, noise, dust, vibration, chemical solution, uneven surface.
Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category
Risk for Exposure to BBP
Schedule Weekly Hours:
40
Caregiver Type:
Regular
Shift:
Is Exempt Position?
Yes
Job Family:
AUDITOR
Scheduled Days of the Week:
Monday-Friday
Shift Start & End Time:
8 - 5, Flexible