What are the responsibilities and job description for the Internal Auditor position at Parkland Health?
Primary Purpose
Education
- Conducts routine audits of specific operations requiring the development of data, interpretation of intangible or unusual factors, summarization of findings and presentation of recommendations and suggestions.
Education
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in Business or Healthcare related field.
- Must have a minimum of fifteen hours of college level courses which include subjects of accounting, statistics, data analysis/extraction and/or healthcare administration.
- Must have two years of previous operational & financial audit experience in a healthcare environment; OR,
- Must have two years of progressively responsible experience doing operational and financial audits in an internal audit environment; OR
- Must have two years of progressively responsible experience in a healthcare environment.
- May have a Masters Degree in lieu of two years of experience.
- Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.
- Must have effective oral and written communication skills.
- Must be a good listener, be flexible, be able to balance multiple projects, and possess good business and negotiation skills.
- Must be able to demonstrate the ability to write a finding in a clear and concise audit report.
- Must have strong analytical and statistical skills and be able to perform analyses to obtain supported results using organizational data.
- Must be proficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, VISIO, PowerPoint) software applications and have an aptitude to learn the organizations accounting, payroll, and electronic medical record systems.
- Must have strong organizational skills and be able to demonstrate both analytical and statistical skills.
- Must demonstrate effective problem-solving skills.
- Must have the ability to understand audit standards and governmental regulations.
- Must be a self-starter with the ability to work effectively as part of a team, and on an independent basis.
- Assists in determining the direction and approach of assigned audits and assists with writing the audit program subsequent to gaining and understanding and performing the risk assessment and based upon the scope established for the audit.
- Conducts limited scope, less complex, or portions of larger scope audits. Assists in determining the materiality of the issues reviewed and reported; ensuring that assets are safeguarded, internal controls are present, resources are used efficiently, and that all activity and costs are appropriate.
- Using an automated system, prepares work papers and documents each step, validates all information through whatever sources are available. Using the workpaper application, enters project related milestones, maintains project related data, and maintains an accounting of project time.
- Participates in meetings with the audited function periodically throughout the audit to discuss audit plans, audit findings, and to assist in developing mutually agreed-upon recommendations Maintains a positive working relationship with all hospital functions to ensure the fulfillment of auditing responsibilities.
- Prepares a clear, concise audit report detailing the findings and recommendations. Perform follow-up audits of areas previously audited to ascertain that recommendations and time schedules are being followed from the initial audit.
- Assists with special projects and/or serves on various interdisciplinary committees as assigned. May assist in conducting special studies of specific operations and may provide support to the annual financial audit of Parkland.
- Communicates clearly and effectively with audit clients, internal audit team and others. Demonstrates effective communication by clearly and succinctly providing detailed audit information and by providing direct and clear responses to address questions.
- Maintains knowledge, competencies, and application of rules, regulations, policies, laws, and guidelines that impact the area.
- Demonstrate effective and continuous learning.
- Demonstrate high degree of self-motivation and initiative.
- Demonstrate critical thinking and problem solving.
- Demonstrate openness and flexibility to various work assignments.
- Maintain collaborative and positive work relationships.
- Exhibit strong project management skills adhering to budgets and deadlines.
- Identifies ways to improve work processes and improve customer satisfaction. Makes recommendations to supervisor, implements, and monitors results as appropriate in support of the overall goals of the department and Parkland.
- Stays abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in the field by attending seminars/workshops, reading professional journals, actively participating in professional organizations, and/or maintaining certification or licensure. Integrates knowledge gained into current work practices.
- Maintains knowledge of applicable rules, regulations, policies, laws and guidelines that impact the area. Develops effective internal controls designed to promote adherence with applicable laws, accreditation agency requirements, and federal, state, and private health plans. Seeks advice and guidance as needed to ensure proper understanding.