Internal Auditor

Delta Dental Plan of Michigan•Okemos, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

At Delta Dental of Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana we work to improve oral health through benefit plans, advocacy and community support, and we amplify this mission by investing in initiatives that build healthy, smart, vibrant communities. We are one of the largest dental plan administrators in the country, and are part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, which operates two of the largest dental networks in the nation. At Delta Dental, we celebrate our All In culture. It’s a mindset, feeling and attitude we wrap around all that we do – from taking charge of our careers, to helping colleagues and lending a hand in the community. Position Description Audits processes, transactions, records, metrics, systems, and technology in order to identify and minimize risk, ensure compliance, and improve effectiveness of operations and controls.

Requirements

Position requires a bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, healthcare administration, information technology, or a related field, and two years of experience in auditing, compliance, quality monitoring, risk management, or operations.
A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), or Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) designation is required or the ability to obtain one within 12 months of employment.
Will accept any suitable combination of education, training, or experience.
Position requires knowledge of the Institute of Internal Auditors Standards and Code of Ethics, research methodology, sampling techniques, mathematical concepts, analytical tools and software, root cause analysis, quality monitoring, risk management methods, accounting principles and practices, insurance products, terminology, and concepts, ethical business practices, and word processing and spreadsheet applications; strong verbal and written communication skills; strong organization and analytical skills; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; and the ability to resolve complex problems using independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Conducts internal audits, including planning, collecting data, interviewing, observing, and process tracking, developing conclusions, and providing recommendations.
Conducts investigations and assessments in compliance with applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines, client and payer contracts, internal policies, procedures, and practices.
Reviews the effectiveness of monitoring and mitigation activities and recommends enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency and mitigate risk.
Acts as a resource for others with less experience for the purposes of sampling, investigative methods and root cause analysis, risk management, evidence and record standards, internal controls, and process design.
Provides recommendations regarding containment, corrective, and preventive actions to other departments.
Participates in identifying, verifying, documenting and communicating risk.
Plans and implements solutions to monitor changes in risk.
Maintains documents and records according to the corporate record retention policies, best practices, and departmental standards.
Participates in the evaluation and improvement of sampling methods and composition, audit criteria and procedures, documentation, manuals, and records and assists in the tracking and reporting of departmental dashboard elements.
Perform other related assigned duties as necessary to complete the Primary Job Responsibilities as described above.