Internal Audit Coordinator

Trillium Health•City of Rochester, NY

12d•$23 - $32

About The Position

The Internal Audit Coordinator assists the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager with implementing the organization's Audit Workplan by coordinating internal audit activities. The role works with various departments to support compliance with internal policies, regulations, and grant requirements. Responsibilities include planning, conducting, and reporting on internal audits; identifying areas for improvement; and recommending ways to strengthen operational efficiency and compliance. The coordinator also supports program management on grant compliance and monitors corrective actions through completion. The position requires respect for patients, employees, and visitors with varied lived experiences, commitment to the organization's mission, vision, and values, and protection of confidential patient, client, employee, and proprietary information. Employees are accountable for departmental performance standards, participation in requested compliance audits and quality improvement plans, and continuous improvement of job and organizational processes. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 2 years of experience auditing in a healthcare setting.
Knowledge of regulatory compliance, including HIPAA, compliance, and auditing.

Nice To Haves

FQHC experience.

Responsibilities

Monitor and assess compliance with FQHC guidelines, regulations, and reporting requirements.
Conduct audits to verify that programs and services, including grant-funded programs, follow established policies and procedures.
Work with the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager to develop an annual audit workplan informed by prior internal and external audit findings, risk assessments, and organizational priorities.
Implement the audit workplan by conducting internal audits to evaluate internal controls and program operations.
Attend monitoring-visit entrance and exit meetings and update the Compliance Audit & Risk Manager on findings.
Assist with timely submission of corrective action plans for site-visit findings and monitor their implementation and completion.
Maintain organized and comprehensive audit documentation.
Prepare detailed audit reports that present findings and recommendations.
Communicate audit results to relevant stakeholders, including department heads and grant managers.
Work with program management to review corrective action plans and track them until resolution.
Identify process and efficiency improvements, including within grant-funded programs.
Recommend corrective actions to address weaknesses and improve compliance performance.
Work with management to monitor the effectiveness of corrective action plans.
Provide program management with support and guidance on grant compliance.
Stay informed about regulatory changes and industry best practices in grant management and internal auditing.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, client, employee, protected, and proprietary information.
Participate in requested compliance audits and quality improvement plans, and contribute to continuous improvement of job and organizational processes.
Perform other specific duties as assigned.