What are the responsibilities and job description for the AUDITOR I position at Department of Health Care Services?
Why Join DHCS?
The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to join our diverse team in the following role. If you are interested in joining our team, apply today!
About this Role:
The role on the Auditor I in the Audits & Investigations (A&I), Financial Review Inpatient Division (FRID) is to assist with compliance, financial and/or management audits. These audits are a combination of in-house desk audits and field audits, generally in the acute care or long term care program areas, but they may also include audits in the public health or rural health clinic program areas.
FRID conducts financial and compliance reviews and audits of Medi-Cal and other DHCS programs' inpatient providers (acute hospitals and long-term care facilities). These reviews and audits verify that payments to providers and their reported costs are valid, accurate and in compliance with governing laws, regulations, and program intent. Audited data is also provided to assist with provider rate setting purposes.
The Auditor I qualifies for a “Hire Above Minimum “(HAM) salary. The starting salary for the classification will be:
$4,470
Have questions and/or need assistance? Contact Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov, we are here to help walk you through the state hiring process!
This position is subject to the Department's Conflict of Interest Code and filing a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) when assuming office, annually while in office, and upon leaving office.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Flexible work schedules which include alternative work schedule options
- Training & Development opportunities
- Committed to supporting Diversity & Inclusion in the workplace
- Transit subsidy available when applicable
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- AUDITOR I
- HEALTH PROGRAM AUDITOR II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
- HEALTH PROGRAM AUDITOR III, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Shall Consider:
HEALTH PROGRAM AUDITOR II, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
HEALTH PROGRAM AUDITOR III, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
Department Information
Special Requirements
- Review the education and experience minimum qualifications (MQ’s) of the Auditor I, Health Program Auditor II, and Health Program Auditor III. See the Minimum Requirements section above.
- Submit your application package with all required documents - see the "Required Application Package Documents" section below.
- Once you have applied, take the appropriate exam: Auditor I, Health Program Auditor II, Health Program Auditor III.
Individuals who claim list eligibility must have reachable placement on the appropriate certification list for a classification they apply to.
Education:
Travel required 15% of the time.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 1/5/2026Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Desirable Qualifications
This position requires the incumbent to have and maintain good rapport, consistent and regular attendance, communicate effectively both orally and in writing in dealing with the public and/or other employees. Please indicate your eligibility in the area of the application where you enter the position name and number for which you are applying.
Desirable skills include:
- Enthusiastic and self-motivated, good work ethic, and attention to detail
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Strong work ethic and ability to persevere
- Knowledge of Microsoft products such as Excel, Word, and Teams
- Analytical, independently makes decisions on supportable facts
- Professional and organized
- Logical, integrity and good time-management
Benefits
- Continuous and ongoing training
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Competency Pay for Auditors who obtain CPA license or CIA certification
- Merit Based Promotional opportunities based on performance
- Training opportunities to support role
- Upward Mobility
- Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Paid Holidays and vacation/leave
- Defined retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
DHCS 2023-2027 Strategic Plan provides more information about our commitment to serving Californians and organizational excellence.
We need your help! Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief optional survey: SurveyMonkey link. This survey is not required to be considered for this position.
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Tabusum Faridi
(818) 456-1434
Tabusum.Faridi@dhcs.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 440-7370
civilrights@dhcs.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Telework and Salary Information
The DHCS office location for this position is: Burbank
Additional Information
Paper applications must include a signature. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.
If applying electronically, please note that CalCareers no longer allows applicants to withdraw their applications. If you need assistance to withdraw your application, please contact the Recruitment Section at Recruit@dhcs.ca.gov For all other questions regarding your CalCareer account, please contact CalHR’s CalCareers Unit at (866) 844-8671 or CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.