Internal Compliance Auditor

Indiana Organ Procurement Organizat • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

The Internal Compliance Auditor is responsible for creating and maintaining all aspects of the internal audit function, vendor qualifications, and validations by identifying risks associated with various state, federal, and industry regulatory agencies in an effort to improve and sustain the organization’s ability to further organ and tissue donation and transplantation. Provides advice and facilitation on the development of technical aspects of quality improvement efforts. Additional key responsibilities include performing scheduled, unannounced, and follow-up internal and external audits as scheduled and as necessary to evaluate the organization’s performance as compared to internal and regulatory requirements. Communicates the purpose, necessity, and results of all internal audit programs to the appropriate stakeholders of the organization. Maintains vendor qualification program and performs surveys as scheduled and as necessary to evaluate an appropriate level of confidence that suppliers, vendors, and contractors are able to supply consistent quality of materials, components, and services in compliance with regulatory requirements. Documents internal audit and vendor qualification activities to contribute to the organization’s quality program and to effectively evaluate performance of clinical and non-clinical operations. Oversees validation program to contribute to the organization’s quality program and to effectively evaluate performance of equipment, supplies, and controlled documents. Actively participates as a liaison with the Indiana Donor Network leadership team. Completes special projects and/or assignments as directed in the areas of clinical data, quality systems, and/or clinical operations to support departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in applied science or related field is required.
• A master’s degree in business management is preferred.
• A minimum of five years’ experience in auditing, including Lean Healthcare/Six Sigma training, and ASQ certification or equivalent is required.
• Medical experience or organ and/or tissue procurement/certification experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of medical terminology and medications that relate to organ/tissue donation.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, online databases and data entry, query, and reporting.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with ability to manage multiple tasks and set priorities.
• Demonstrate independent decision-making skills and ability to work autonomously.
• Skill in identifying and recommending improvements in policies, processes, and procedures.
• Skill in determining alternatives that would correct a situation to provide effective service to donor partners.
• Skill in maintaining composure and de-escalating emotionally charged situations.
• Skill in preparing written materials such as correspondence and reports to meet purpose and audience.
• Skill of receiving a message, understanding the intended message, and giving feedback to ensure expectations are met.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships with vendors, coroners, funeral homes, regulatory agencies, etc.
• Ability to work cooperatively within a group to make the work of the group successful and effective.
• Ability to maintain open, clear, timely, and expected channels of communication, present ideas clearly and persuasively, and respond well to questions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of donor related records.

Responsibilities

• Performs scheduled, unannounced, and follow-up internal and external audits as scheduled and as necessary to evaluate the organization’s performance as compared to internal and regulatory requirements.
• Communicates the purpose, necessity, and results of all internal audit programs to the appropriate stakeholders of the organization.
• Maintains vendor qualification program and performs surveys as scheduled and as necessary to evaluate an appropriate level of confidence that suppliers, vendors, and contractors are able to supply consistent quality of materials, components, and services in compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Documents internal audit and vendor qualification activities to contribute to the organization’s quality program and to effectively evaluate performance of clinical and non-clinical operations.
• Oversees validation program to contribute to the organization’s quality program and to effectively evaluate performance of equipment, supplies, and controlled documents.
• Actively participates as a liaison with the Indiana Donor Network leadership team.
• Completes special projects and/or assignments as directed in the areas of clinical data, quality systems, and/or clinical operations to support departmental quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and dependents
• Annual health savings account contributions
• Paid pet insurance
• Annual bonuses for performance and retention
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• Professional development and growth opportunities
• A mission-driven, supportive work culture

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees