Internal Auditor

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

The Internal Auditor will be responsible for performing various audit functions to ensure compliance and identify areas for improvement within the organization. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. The auditor will play a key role in maintaining the organization's commitment to continuous improvement and adherence to industry standards and regulations.

Requirements

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
Bachelor’s degree (or higher), preferably in Law, Healthcare, Compliance, Finance, Business, or Accounting
Must meet at least one of the following qualifications (experience in healthcare is a plus): a. Minimum of five years of prior audit experience, or b. More than seven years of audit experience in lieu of a degree
Advanced computer proficiency, including strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
Perform other work-related duties as assigned or requested

Nice To Haves

Certification in auditing through the Association of Health Care Auditors and Educators (AHCAE), such as: a. Certified Healthcare Chart Auditor (CHCA) b. Certified Healthcare Chart Auditor – Facility (CHCAF) c. Certified Healthcare Chart Auditor – Surgical (CHCAS) d. Certified Healthcare Risk Auditor (CHCRA)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Clinical or direct patient care experience

Responsibilities

Provides input on the development of audit plans and executes identified audits.
Prepares narrative descriptions, flowcharts and other related documentation.
Obtains, analyzes and appraises relevant data as a basis for an informed and objective opinion as to the adequacy and effectiveness of controls and area being reviewed, with special attention to vulnerabilities which may allow fraudulent and/or other undesirable activities to occur including non-compliance with CCHC requirements.
Produces well organized work papers to accurately support findings.
Conducts periodic checks to ensure that implemented changes related to prior audit findings are maintained and that audit objectives have been achieved and appropriately reported.
Keeps actively informed on the business climate of the health care industry.
Keeps up to date with new accounting pronouncements, audit guidelines, CCHC policies and procedures and laws and regulations pertinent to the industry.
Provides other assistance within the Department and to the organization as reasonably required.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
Challenges current working practices identifies process improvement opportunities and presents recommendations and solutions to management.
Engages and commits to the organization’s culture of continuous improvement by actively participating, supporting, and promoting CCHC Pillars of Excellence.