Internal Auditor Senior - Organizational Integrity (Remote)

Job Description

Description

PeaceHealth is seeking a Internal Auditor Senior - Organizational Integrity for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position. 

This is a remote position however the caregiver must reside in OR, WA, AK or TX by date of hire.

Internal Audit Senior is an independent, objective assurance and consulting activity designed to add value and improve an organization's operations. It helps an organization accomplish its objectives by bringing a systematic, disciplined approach to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of risk management, control, and governance processes. Internal Audit Services (IAS) reports functionally to the Organizational Integrity Committee of the Board (OICB) and administratively to the VP OI in order to preserve its independence.

Position conducts Business Operations, Compliance, Information Technology (IT), Quality, and Financial Audits in a complex, multi-institutional healthcare organization with minimal guidance or oversight. Participates in and leads independent assurance, auditing, investigation and consulting activities designed to clarify risk and associated controls. Communicates audit findings to senior management and the PeaceHealth Board of Directors.

What you will enjoy:

• Participating in an effective on-going risk assessment and monitoring program, Partners with process owners to understand risk and design effective internal controls.
• Conducting/leading independent and integrated audits in accordance with the approved Internal Audit Plan including development of appropriate documentation to support audit work performed, adjusting for changes and updates and tracking of management action plans.
• Defining projects (including scope), identifies risk areas, develops appropriate audit plan, documents findings, draft report and communicate results to Leadership with minimal oversight. Evaluates the design and effectiveness of compliance, technology and business controls throughout the system.
• Acting as an objective source of independent advice to ensure compliance, validity, and strategic objectives are met.
• Providing education to management and governance concerning organizational risks and their potential impact. Assists with training and education related to compliance to leadership, physicians, and departments.
• Demonstrating a collaborative and responsive leadership style with all caregivers. Actively participates on work teams formed to enhance the control environment. Is an advocate for change.
• Collaboratively working with business partners accountable for stated corrective actions, goals and standards as well as the organization's vision and mission.
• Applying knowledge of current industry trends, new legislation, regulatory requirements and areas of interest through public resources and external industry research to enhance work outcomes.

What you will bring:

• A Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, healthcare, or business field.
• A minimum of 5 years’ audit experience.
• Experience in internal auditing is highly desirable.
• Experience in some combination of healthcare auditing (e.g. hospital systems, medical groups, third-party payers, skilled nursing facilities, home health, 340 B pharmacy, HIPAA, RACs, MACs, PEPPER, clinical research).
• Minimum of 3 years management experience advantageous.
• Healthcare experience/training (e.g., RN) desirable.
• CPA, CIA, or CISA certification required. (For Coding Auditor, RHIA, RHIT, CPC, CCS-P, CPC-H, CCS, or CPC-I required.);

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Demonstrated ability to work with people of diverse functional specialties, backgrounds and levels, responding to their needs and collaborating effectively towards solutions.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and skills, sound independent judgment, and a cost-effective approach to work management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, team building and interpersonal skills, including creative writing skills.
• Ability to work independently with limited guidance, adaptable with strong time management and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail, with the ability to grasp the big picture.
• Excellent analytic skills.
• Proven knowledge of IIA (Institute of Internal Auditing) standards and applicable laws, rules and regulations. Solid background and experience with audit methodologies, techniques, and best practices, and understanding of risk assessment methodologies and systems thinking.
• Possesses substantial knowledge of and skill in applying internal auditing, risk management/monitoring, and systems development life cycle principles and practices.
• Experience using a variety of software and information technologies (i.e., MSWord, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook), and audit software (TeamMate, ACL, etc).
• Ability to travel as needed.

PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS:

• Work requires fairly light physical exertion from up to 65% of the time.
• Ability to lift objects weighing 30 lbs. or less.
• Work is performed under normal working conditions with adequate lighting and ventilation.
• Job duties frequently require intense concentration and attention to detail (up to 65% of work time).

PeaceHealth is committed to the overall wellbeing of our caregivers: physical, emotional, financial, social, and spiritual. We offer caregivers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Some of the many benefits included in this package are full medical/dental/vision coverage; 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions; paid time off; employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options; tuition and continuing education reimbursement; wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.

See how PeaceHealth is committed to Inclusivity, Respect for Diversity and Cultural Humility.

For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state or federal laws.

The general salary range for this job opening at PeaceHealth is $47.48 – $71.22. The actual hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to, the job/position responsibilities, location, terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement, education, training, work experience, seniority, work performance, etc.

PeaceHealth requires a completed Primary Vaccine Series (e.g., 2 dose monovalent Pfizer, Moderna or Novavax series or 1 dose J&J vaccine series) or be Up to Date (receiving the most recent Pfizer/Moderna bivalent vaccine/booster) for COVID-19 vaccination prior to their start date. PeaceHealth has a medical and religious exemption request process for those that are unable to receive the COVID-19 primary vaccine series due to medical/religious reasons. For caregivers that will be working in Oregon there is a personal vaccine exemption form that may be requested.