External Auditor 1 (PN 20068570)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

16d • Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. What Our Employees Have to Say: BWC conducts an internal engagement survey on an annual basis. Some comments from our employees include: BWC has been a great place to work as it has provided opportunities for growth that were lacking in my previous place of work. I have worked at several state agencies and BWC is the best place to work. Best place to work in the state and with a sense of family and support. I love the work culture, helpfulness, and acceptance I've been embraced with at BWC. I continue to be impressed with the career longevity of our employees, their level of dedication to service, pride in their work, and vast experience. It really speaks to our mission and why people join BWC and then retire from BWC. If you are interested in helping BWC grow, please click this link to read more, and then come back to this job posting to submit your application! BWC’s core hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm, however, daily start/end times may vary based on operational need across BWC departments. Most positions perform work on-site at one of BWC’s seven offices across the state. BWC offers flex-time work schedules that allow an employee to start the day as early as 7:00am or as late as 8:30am. Flex-time schedules are based on operational need and require supervisor approval. What You’ll Be Doing: Conducts compliance reviews for Managed Care Organization (MCO), Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), and Rebate Aggregator programs. Monitors and measures compliance programs for partners and vendors and evaluates for partner/vendor compliance. Tracks recommendations and findings of reviews. Prepare draft reports on the effectiveness of the programs. Conducts various audits and routine monitoring of MCOs and PBM. Conducts analysis of various data submitted by partners/vendors for multiple areas of review. Unusual Working Conditions: Travel includes overnight stays. Some travel is to other states. Up to 40% of time is spent in the field. During periods of travel, meals and hotels are typically covered out-of-pocket by employee who is then reimbursed by BWC 1-2 weeks upon return from traveling. Transportation: Position may require travel; therefore, persons occupying this position must be able to provide own transportation &/or legally operate a state-owned vehicle. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

• 3 years experience in auditing or accounting which must have included 18 mos. auditing experience in accordance with auditing standards or in accordance with prescribed management policies &/or procedures as specified on agency position description.
• completion of undergraduate core coursework in accounting, business administration, computer science or related field AND 12 months experience in auditing or accounting which must have included auditing.
• equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Knowledge of: BWC, divisional & departmental policies and procedures; business administration; insurance & risk management or accounting; public & human relations; operational testing methods
• Skill In: personal computer, PBM system; EDI and PowerSuite; Microsoft Office; Statistical software applications; BWC website service offerings.
• Ability to: deal with many variables & determine specific action; use statistical analysis; prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports; use proper research methods in gathering data; prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public; respond to sensitive issues & inquiries related to medical programs; gather, collate & classify information about data, people or things; cooperate with co-workers on group projects.

Responsibilities

• Conducts compliance reviews for Managed Care Organization (MCO), Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), and Rebate Aggregator programs.
• Monitors and measures compliance programs for partners and vendors and evaluates for partner/vendor compliance.
• Tracks recommendations and findings of reviews.
• Prepare draft reports on the effectiveness of the programs.
• Conducts various audits and routine monitoring of MCOs and PBM.
• Conducts analysis of various data submitted by partners/vendors for multiple areas of review.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed